2024 has been a lively year for those of us working on advancing global nature action – with discussions maturing and multiplying. Tackling complex issues such as biodiversity loss and its interconnections with climate and social equity takes time, where global discussions remain key, even if they don’t always result in the urgent progress we are collectively striving for.
In a nutshell: Updated NBSAPs and national targets / Negotiations on ABS / World Summit on Traditional Knowledge Related to Biodiversity
Updated NBSAPs and national targets
With the UN Biodiversity COP16 less than two months away, the number of countries submitting updated National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and national targets is accelerating. Italy, Indonesia,
In a nutshell: Astrid Schomaker appointed CBD’s new Executive Secretary / Nature policies face setback in European Council / Negotiations for deep-sea mining regulations / Brazil publishes strategic environmental plan / Global Biodiversity Fund approves first grants / UNEA-6 adopts 15 resolutions
Astrid Schomaker appointed Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity
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