This week, leaders attending the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China pledged to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and agreed to a framework to protect threatened habitats. The Kunming Declaration is not legally binding but sends a strong message to the world. The meeting also included a donation from Chinese President Xi Jinping of $230-million dollars to support biodiversity protection in developing countries.

Joining the discussion:

• Dianna Cohen is the co-founder and CEO of Plastic Pollution Coalition.
• Kevin Koenig is the climate and energy director with Amazon Watch.
• Michael K. Dorsey is a recognized expert on global energy, finance and sustainability matters.
• Changhua Wu is the executive director of the Professional Association for China’s Environment.

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🚨 #BREAKING: The Kunming Declaration has been adopted at the High-Level Segment of the first part of #COP15

In the lead up to the second part of #COP15 & the adoption of the #post2020 framework, this demonstrates critical momentum #ForNature.

Read now:https://t.co/6WgdmfzcMJ pic.twitter.com/1H5M90zT0T

— UN Biodiversity (@UNBiodiversity) October 13, 2021

China says over 100 nations adopt 'Kunming Declaration' to boost biodiversity https://t.co/OTs8tostw8 pic.twitter.com/ljhXdT8L5d

— Reuters (@Reuters) October 13, 2021

Italy's first 'Smart Bay' on the Ligurian Coast aims to battle against climate change in the Mediterranean in an underwater laboratory 😮 🌊 🦑 https://t.co/S8qalTUSSX

— CGTN Europe (@CGTNEurope) October 14, 2021