A delegation from Monaco, led by Minister of Equipment, Environment and Urban Planning Céline Caron-Dagioni, has been actively participating in COP16 in Colombia, joining more than 190 other nations in discussions on halting biodiversity decline and the progress made since the 2022 adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Officials from Monaco’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and the Principality’s Environmental Department have spent the past 10 days at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali, Colombia. The event, which has united representatives from 195 countries around the world, will continue until 1st November.
COP16 has largely focused on assessing progress within the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, an influential 2022 agreement aimed at halting biodiversity loss by 2030. Key targets include protecting 30% of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, restoring 30% of degraded habitats, halving the introduction of invasive species, and reducing pollution and unsustainable resource use.
Participating nations, including Monaco, have been sharing updates on national policies that support these goals and discussing financing mechanisms for conservation. Special emphasis has been placed on funding for developing countries, where resources are crucial for advancing biodiversity initiatives.
During the event, Céline Caron-Dagioni, Monaco’s Minister of Equipment, Environment and Urban Planning, has reiterated the nation’s commitment to halting biodiversity decline, highlighting the Principality’s National Biodiversity Strategy, its dedication to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the long-standing environmental efforts led by Prince Albert II.
Monaco’s participation at COP16 demonstrates its proactive role in international biodiversity efforts, reinforcing its commitment to reversing biodiversity loss and promoting a sustainable future.
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