UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15)

Nature and biodiversity is dying the death of a billion cuts. And humanity is paying the price for betraying its closest friend. In the words of the UN Secretary-General, “we are committing suicide by proxy”. This Conference of the Parties must secure the future of our planetary life support system.

7-19 December 2022 in Montreal, Canada, governments from around the world came together to agree on a new set of goals to guide global action through 2030 to halt and reverse nature loss.

Nature is critical to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals and limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees. Adoption of a bold global biodiversity framework that addresses the key drivers of nature loss is needed to secure our own health and well-being alongside that of the planet.

What took place at COP 15:

  • Adoption of an equitable and comprehensive framework matched by the resources needed for implementation
  • Clear targets to address overexploitation, pollution, fragmentation and unsustainable agricultural practices
  • A plan that safeguards the rights of indigenous peoples and recognizes their contributions as stewards of nature
  • Finance for biodiversity and alignment of financial flows with nature to drive finances toward sustainable investments and away from environmentally harmful ones
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The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) ended in Montreal, Canada on 19 December 2022 with a landmark agreement to guide global action on…

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18 Dec 2022 | Conference Biodiversity Action For and By the Global South

When: 13:15 EST Where: in-person event Side-event to UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15/COP-MOP10/COP-MOP4). Organized by OACPS, European Union, UNEP CBD event registration: More information here. What: While discussions are on to agree on an…

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16 Dec 2022 | Conference Nature-positive trade: how trade-related policies and measures can support the delivery of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework?

There is increasing recognition of the relevance of trade and trade-related policies and measures to current global biodiversity crisis. Trade can exacerbate biodiversity degradation and loss but it also has the potential to support conservation,…

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15 Dec 2022 | Conference Experience Sharing on Strengthening Institutional Capacities on LMO Testing in Support of National Decision Making

Time: 18:15 EST Location: Montreal, Canada Format: in-person event Organized by: RAEIN-Africa | UNEP CBD event page: https://www.cbd.int/side-events/4720 Description: The Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded the “Multi Country Project to…

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