Informal Global Dialogue on DSI and the Cali Fund
As part of their cooperation, the Norwegian government and the European Commission are supporting an informal global dialogue process to advance discussions on the DSI Multilateral Benefit-Sharing Mechanism and the Cali Fund during the inter-sessional period leading up to COP 17 in Yerevan, Armenia. The aim is to provide opportunities for informal exchange, generate useful […]
Sustainable Development
We’ve worked for 30 years in international cooperation for sustainable development. Since the mid-1990s, GeoMedia has accompanied and advised in processes on all three Rio Conventions – Biodiversity, Climate Change and Desertification – as well as international fora such as the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF). Grassroots-oriented projects in developing countries are as familiar to […]
Access and Benefit-sharing of Genetic Resources
„Access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilisation“ – ABS for short – has been in our focus since 2005. We support relevant bodies and stakeholders at all levels in creating ABS systems and partnerships, developing ABS-compliant research and value chains, and realising global dialogues on Digital […]
Multistakeholder collaboration
With our broad network, we help our clients to strengthen and extend their own strategic partnerships: with and among international, national and local institutions, NGOs, science, experts, media and the private sector. Selected examples of our work are: Promoting equitable African-European business partnerships in Madagascar GeoMedia and the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) are consortium […]
Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
Biodiversity is particularly close to our hearts – and always on our minds. We are familiar with all related international agreements and connected to the relevant institutions. We know the processes and the substance, from negotiations to implementation. Some examples of our work are: NBSAP Analysis (for GIZ) At CBD COP15, the Parties to the […]
Project and process management
We support development projects and initiatives with situational analyses, stakeholder mapping, strategic and operational planning, developing and implementing activities, evaluation and communication of results. Examples of our work are: Implementing ‚BioInnovation Africa‘ Since the summer of 2019, GeoMedia and our partner UEBT have been supporting GIZ in managing and implementing „BioInnovation Africa“. The project promotes […]
Virtual
When Covid-19 hit the world in 2020, GeoMedia went on a steep learning curve regarding virtual events. Among the first activities, we supported the ABS Capacity Development Initiative to design, organise and conduct a series of webinars on implementing the Nagoya Protocol for African stakeholders, government officials and negotiators. Meanwhile, we conceptualise and implement digital […]
Specialist consulting
We offer expert advice related to natural resource governance and management, strategy development, business models and value chains, legal systems, stakeholder involvement, and the mechanisms of international negotiations. Examples of our work are: Support to the GIZ sector project ‚Conservation of biological diversity‘ Since 2000 GeoMedia has been providing consulting services to the global GIZ-managed […]
From studies and reports, to brochures and flyers, to posters and infografics: We draft the content and provide pictures from our extensive North-South archive, our in-house partner Media Company designs the appealing layout. Here are a few examples of our work: Manual Collection of approaches and tools for supporting the rights and participation of indigenous […]
Strategic communication
We support our clients and partners in developing communication strategies and structures, as well as products and events, to reach out to and interact with a diversity of target groups. Examples of our work are: ‚CEPA‘ for biodiversity: Strategic communication guide for ABS In 2012, GeoMedia and our in-house partner MediaCompany produced a comprehensive guide […]