Canada Brings International Leadership Ambition on Nature and Biodiversity to COP16 in Cali, Colombia
November 4, 2024
Cali, Colombia – Today, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, announced that Canada will be attending COP16 in Cali, Colombia to demonstrate its leadership in nature and biodiversity conservation.
“Canada is committed to being a global leader in protecting nature and halting biodiversity loss,” said Minister Guilbeault. “Our presence at COP16 underscores our unwavering dedication to working with our international partners to achieve these critical goals.”
COP16, the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), will bring together governments, scientists, and conservation organizations to negotiate and adopt a new global biodiversity framework. This framework will set targets and actions for the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity over the next decade.
Canada is playing a leading role in developing and negotiating the new global biodiversity framework. The country has been a strong advocate for ambitious targets that will drive transformative change for nature.
“We need to act now to protect nature and safeguard its essential services for future generations,” said Minister Guilbeault. “Canada is ready to work with our partners at COP16 to forge a bold new agreement that will put us on a path to a sustainable and equitable future.”
In addition to its participation in the negotiations, Canada will be hosting a series of side events at COP16 to showcase its own biodiversity initiatives and engage with other countries on key issues.
These events will focus on areas such as:
- Indigenous knowledge and rights in biodiversity conservation
- The role of protected areas in safeguarding biodiversity
- Sustainable agriculture and forest management practices
“COP16 is a critical opportunity for the world to come together and commit to ambitious action on nature,” said Minister Guilbeault. “Canada is eager to share its expertise and contribute to the development of a transformative new global biodiversity framework.”
The COP16 meeting will be held in Cali, Colombia from December 1 to 9, 2024.
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