The UN COP16 Biodiversity Conference is underway in Cali, Colombia. Thousands of delegates from nearly 200 countries have gathered to address critical biodiversity issues such as nature loss and protecting habitats.
Joining the discussion:
- Doreen Robinson is the Chief for Wildlife at the UN Environment Programme.
- Raphael Hoetmer is Western Amazon Program Director with Amazon Watch.
- Michael K. Dorsey is Chair and Director of Sustainability Solutions Service at Arizona State University’s College of Global Futures.
- Einar Tangen is Senior Fellow with the Taihe Institute and he’s Chairman of Asia Narratives.
The world in 2022 reached a landmark deal at COP15, agreeing on over two dozen global goals. Two years later here’s what on the agenda at COP16: https://t.co/g1c7EFzHxk pic.twitter.com/d7daUYRoH4
— Reuters (@Reuters) October 21, 2024
Humanity is on the verge of ‘shattering Earth’s natural limits’, say experts in biodiversity warning https://t.co/atVCbiIVPx
— Guardian Environment (@guardianeco) October 21, 2024
COP16 on biodiversity is as crucial as climate COPs.
Healthy ecosystems regulate climate, store carbon, and enhance resilience to extreme weather.
Let's push for ambitious targets to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030! #COP16 #Biodiversity2024 #30×30 pic.twitter.com/l7C1Pj1bey
— The Global Goals (@TheGlobalGoals) October 21, 2024