The Bern III Conference aims to contribute to the efficient and effective implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) by identifying opportunities to drive and coordinate an inclusive collaborative approach towards implementation of the framework while respecting the respective mandates of biodiversity-related conventions and other relevant multilateral agreements and United Nations.

The primary objectives of the conference will be to:
– Identify opportunities to strengthen cooperation and collaboration among Parties to the Multilateral Environmental Agreements – MEAs  in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at all appropriate levels.
– Make recommendations on further steps that could be taken in order to strengthen cooperation and collaboration while recognising the respective roles and mandates of all concerned.
– Share practical experiences of cooperation and collaboration in implementing MEAs that could be scaled up in appropriate circumstances.  

The Government of Switzerland confirmed its commitment to host the conference, and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will work in close collaboration with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in organising the meeting. The Co-Chairs of the Bern III Conference are Clarisse Kehler Siebert, from Sweden, and Camila Isabel Zepeda Lizama, from Mexico.  

The outcomes of the Bern III Conference will effectively promote the use of synergies among Parties and Secretariats in implementing the GBF, and will be made available to inform discussions to be held under relevant MEA governance processes as opportunities for further engagement.

English will be the working language of the conference.

Participation is by invitation only.