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Knowledge Management for Biodiversity (KM4B) Initiative

Welcome to the KM4B Initiative

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The KM4B Initiative is a CBD Secretariat-led programme aimed at strengthening national capacities in knowledge management to support evidence-based biodiversity planning, policy and decision-making, implementation as well as monitoring and reporting of progress towards the achievement of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) goals and targets. This is done through various activities, including organization of KM4B webinars, training sessions, challenges (problem-solving workshops) and strengthening of KM4B networks and communities of practice.

KM4B and the Knowledge Management Strategy

The Knowledge Management for Biodiversity (KM4B) Initiative is the Convention Secretariat’s flagship programme for supporting the implementation of the Knowledge Management Strategy (Decision 16/9B), adopted at COP 16. KM4B builds capacities and strengthens knowledge governance in support of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), in particular Target 21.

KM4B Activities

KM4B Online Course: Introduced KM fundamentals and systems thinking to over 400 participants (Aug–Sep 2024).
KM4B Webinars: A global series exploring KM challenges and practices for GBF implementation.
Regional Workshop – Bogotá (Sept 2024): Latin America and the Caribbean.
Regional Workshop – Bangkok (Mar 2025): Asia-Pacific region.
Workshop in Addis Ababa (July 2025): Forthcoming regional workshop for Africa.
KM Change Management Programme: Facilitating open and inclusive KM culture.
Communities of Practice: Peer-led regional and thematic learning networks.