Advancing Biodiversity for Community Resilience and Global Stability: Insights Ahead of COP16
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Biodiversity is in sharp decline, and the implications for global stability are significant. The World Wildlife Fund has estimated a 69% decrease in monitored wildlife populations since 1970, driven by climate change, deforestation, pollution, and human encroachment. While the moral imperative to protect life on our planet is strong, healthy ecosystems are also vital for human health, food and water security, and climate resilience.
In October 2024, experts and country representatives convened in Colombia for the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) to deliberate on global goals and actions to protect the diversity of life on our planet. The 2022 meeting - hosted by China - resulted in a landmark global deal to protect 30% of the world鈥檚 land and sea by 2030. The 2024 Biodiversity COP focused on the next steps to implement the 30x30 agreement, and how to reform global financial systems to support developing countries in achieving their commitments.
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