UN Biodiversity COP16: A step forward, but not far enough

The government of Colombia, and in particular Minister Susana Muhamad and her team, demonstrated leadership, humanity, humility and hospitality as the COP16 Presidency. They deserve all the praise and recognition for their efforts, especially pushing for the theme of “Peace with Nature,” encouraging us all to focus on what we agree on (rather than what we don’t) and to build trust. The outcomes of COP16 do not rest on only one government, but all of them. We are collectively responsible and accountable for halting and reversing nature loss by 2030.  

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Repost: COP16 – What should business leaders expect?

From October 21 to November 1, over 190 countries will convene at the sixteenth conference of the parties, COP16, for the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to drive global action to protect the world’s natural resources. Held in Cali, Colombia, one of the most megadiverse and biodiversity rich countries, the theme of COP16 is ‘Peace with Nature’.

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