Key Impact Points: COP16 Begins in Cali, Colombia Global Focus: From October 21 to November 1, 175 countries are gathered in Cali, Colombia, for COP16, aiming to tackle biodiversity loss under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Discussions center on how to finance biodiversity initiatives in developing countries and manage genetic
Key Impact Points: Women and youth drive inclusive biodiversity efforts As the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 16) approaches, women leaders and youth activists in Colombia are taking a prominent role in shaping inclusive conservation strategies. Supported by the International Climate Initiative
Key Impact Points: COP 16 Announcement On February 20, 2024, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro announced that Cali will host the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16 CBD) from October 21 to November 1, 2024. “We bow to the most biodiverse
The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2 to 13 December 2024. This pivotal event marks a critical milestone in the global fight against land degradation and desertification.
The Essentials UNGAAcronym for the United Nations General Assembly’s “High-level Week”—pronounced “UN’-gah.” This event invites presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, and top leaders from all 193 UN member countries to address global issues. While locals might refer to it simply as the “General Assembly,” it’s more than a week of traffic
Acknowledging Small Island Leadership “Thank you for showing leadership… by adamantly calling for improvement, change and awareness of climate change,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Association of Small Island States Leaders’ Meeting. Small island states face the stark realities of a warming planet, making their
Key Impact Points: The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have unveiled plans for the Finance and Biodiversity Pavilion at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference COP16. Scheduled for October 21 to November 1, 2024, in Cali, Colombia,
Impact Points: Introduction Dan Carden, an influential figure in British and global politics, is a Member of Parliament renowned for his dedication to international relations and youth engagement. Since his election in 2017, Carden has played a pivotal role in shaping discussions at the highest levels of government, both in
Key Impact Points: The United Nations General Assembly begins today with the Summit of the Future Action Days, marking a pivotal moment for global collaboration and change. The Summit aims to pave the way to a better tomorrow that we can only shape together. A Gathering of Global Stakeholders In
Key Impact Points As the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) takes place in New York City from September 10th to 24th, the world’s leaders, social entrepreneurs, and activists gather to address global challenges, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For newcomers and seasoned participants alike, UNGA
