GDI

Conserving our planet, hectare by hectare

The Green Development Initiative (GDI) is an international response to the CBD Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. It aims to establish an international, voluntary BioAreas Standard & Registry for accountable, CBD-compliant area management. In so doing, the BioAreas Approach will facilitate increased private sector support for the conservation and responsible use of biodiversity.

Latest information

GDI4 Outcome Statement for the CBD Process

The complete Information Document for CBD WGRi4 containing the BioAreas Reference Guide, the working paper on the Business Case for BioAreas, and the reports of GDI4 and GDI3

The GDI in one page: GDI flyer

Report and photos of the 4th GDI Expert Meeting

The proposed BioAreas Approach: The BioAreas Reference Guide

Working paper on The Business Case for BioAreas

GDI4 Outcome Statement for the Rio+20 Process

The GDI Secretariat is ready to launch a pilot phase. Philanthropic capital is required. If you would like to support further development of the BioAreas Approach, please contact us at gdi@earthmind.net.