The 7th Science-Policy Forum for Biodiversity (SPFB) will bring scientists, policymakers, practitioners, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and other stakeholders together to bridge the gap between biodiversity science and policy, turning scientific knowledge into practical action.

The Forum will explore practical ways to advance biodiversity action, including stronger collaboration across biodiversity, climate, land, food, water and health, and more effective science–policy engagement.

Taking place 24–25 October 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia, during CBD COP-17, the Forum will explore these themes through plenary sessions, roundtables and interactive discussions. View the provisional programme to learn more about the sessions and key topics.