As countries around the world convene for COP16, the two-week UN biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia, there is growing concern over the lack of progress in meeting the ambitious nature conservation goals set for 2030. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework agreement, which was hailed as a landmark deal in 2022 to halt the destruction of nature, is already facing setbacks just two years later.
Nearly 200 nations will gather to discuss and negotiate ways to address the urgent crisis facing our planet’s biodiversity. With the world’s ecosystems under increasing threat from climate change, pollution, deforestation, and other human activities, there is a pressing need for action to protect the delicate balance of nature.
As countries face mounting pressure to demonstrate their commitment to the goals laid out in the agreement, there are concerns that the world is not on track to meet the targets set for 2030. The stakes are high, as failure to act now could have devastating consequences for the environment and future generations.
FRANCE 24’s Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe will be providing updates and insights from the summit, highlighting the discussions, debates, and decisions that will shape the future of global biodiversity conservation. Stay tuned for more coverage on this critical issue.
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