News Published: 25 October 2024

Oh hey! We are back for episode 3! CBD COP-16 is in full swing, and we can’t wait to share more interviews with you, including voices from across the conservation sector.  

It was so interesting to speak with David Bartholomew about The Global Biodiversity Standard for the third episode of BGCI: The Understory Podcast. After a couple of years developing their methodology, the support of over 100 NGOs, academics, and private sector organisations worldwide and several vital partner organisations, TGBS is entering an exciting new chapter.  

TGBS is the world’s most scientifically rigorous biodiversity certification that recognises and promotes the protection, restoration, and enhancement of biodiversity. The Standard has been developed by a coalition of global experts to support the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and is expected to issue its first certificates at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-16).  

The Global Biodiversity Standard would not have got to this point without the hard work and dedication of our partners. These include;  

Additional Support 

• Darwin Initiative  

• Etihad Airways  

• JS Global  

Thank you so much for supporting our brand-new podcast, we really hope you enjoyed it. Please remember to like, review, and subscribe, and maybe share it with your friends!  

Thanks, 

Rebecca & Megan 😊 

Other useful links: 

• Want to learn more about TGBS Method & download the Manual? Click here 
• Want to learn more about the Kew Declaration? Click here 
• Want to learn more about the ‘10 Golden Rules’ publication? Click here for the paper and click here for the press release.

Credits & Special Thanks: 

A huge thank you to our guest for this episode; David Bartholomew and to all the partners that have contributed to TGBS.  

Series 1 of BGCI: The Understory Podcast was written and researched by Rebecca Hansell and Megan Barstow, with assistance from Carly Cowell in the first stages of development. This episode was edited by Rebecca Hansell using Audacity, and originally recorded over Zoom. The music is by elemontary-music and the sound effects are by Trading Nation, both were sourced from Pixabay.