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“Although the climate is affecting biodiversity, nature is an answer to the climate crisis. It is not the only answer but it is a very important pillar and we want to position it very strongly to build towards COP30 in Brazil.”(Susana Muhamad Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development for the Government of Colombia) Yes please!! 🇨🇴 Nature Tech Collective is planning the best and biggest #naturetech show on earth in Cali at #COP16 together with GreenBiz Group Nature4Climate and other partners, who is in?? 🦜🐆🐘🐋🐬🐝🪲 #naturefinance #naturerisk #naturepositive #naturalcapital #biodiversityloss

Saving and protecting biodiversity is just as important and necessary as reducing carbon emissions to combat global warming⚠️, says Susana Muhamad, the president of the upcoming UN Biodiversity Summit, COP16🌿 The summit, scheduled for October in Colombia, will emphasize the critical need to restore nature and biodiversity globally, aiming to elevate this issue to the same level of political relevance as the energy transition and decarbonization💚🌱 📰 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjs5avmD

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COP16 on biodiversity is well underway, addressing the role of organisations in protecting our ecosystems 🌳 Transparent environmental reporting and disclosures aren't just about compliance. They’re essential for sustainable growth, managing risks, and delivering on the expectations of investors and consumers. By understanding and reporting our impact on biodiversity, we can all contribute to a healthier planet and a prosperous economy. https://lnkd.in/gDv_B97f #COP16 #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalDisclosures

How can COP16 in Colombia help us reverse biodiversity loss by 2030? H.E. Susana Muhamad, Colombia's Minister of Environment, highlights the nation's commitment to climate action. David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, emphasizes the need for "Peace with Nature." Financial leaders like Tom Butterworth from Arup and Cathrine de Coninck-Lopez from HSBC Asset Management stress how biodiversity affects global businesses. #Biodiversity #COP16 #ClimateAction

There are two kinds of COPs in the UN world. Not good cop and bad cop (though some might argue that is a good way to describe them), but rather climate COPs and biodiversity COPs. "COP" itself refers to "Conference of the Parties," which is UN-speak for a convening of the signatory states to a particular convention, and the biodiversity and climate conventions are the two that address the future of a sustainable planet. The climate COP takes place annually and is the more renowned — the 29th climate COP will take place later this year in Azerbaijan. But also extremely important is the biodiversity COP — the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) — which meets every two years, and which specifically addresses life on the planet. That one is meeting now in Cali, Colombia. The Cali COP, or COP16, will be one of the most important meetings of the group yet, as, per the Guardian, "governments are expected to present national strategies on how they plan to meet the targets known as National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)." For more information, read The Guardian's coverage here: https://lnkd.in/eikxgGjT

🌱In a significant development at COP16 in Colombia, eight nations, including the UK, France, and Germany, pledged an additional $163 million to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF). This funding aims to bolster efforts to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. 🌍 This pivotal commitment underscores the crucial role of associations in mobilising resources and expertise for sustainable practices. As we strive towards ambitious climate targets, the implications for associations across various sectors are profound. 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePn6qsqX #ClimateActionForAssociations #Biodiversity #SustainableFuture #GlobalConservation #ClimateLeadership #EcosystemRestoration #Sustainability #ClimateChange #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateFinance #Associations #COP16

Responsible Alpha provides you a COP16 cheat sheet. We hope you can meet our board, advisors, and team present in Cali gwen bridge, Flavio Affinito, and Gabriel Thoumi, CFA, FRM, Certified Ecologist Why It Matters - Biodiversity Collapse Key Risk: As revealed by the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2023, the rapid deterioration of biodiversity and ecosystem collapse is a top global risk with 50% of the global economy under threat from biodiversity loss. - Financial Risks and the Production Paradox: According to the investment bank Kepler Cheuvreux, systems relying on biodiversity generate $44 trillion per year for the global economy. - Capacity Building: Few if any private sector institutions, investors, and lenders employ trained ecologists in leadership positions. - Make Peace With Nature: During the summit’s opening ceremony on Sunday, Secretary-General António Guterres urged delegations from some 190 countries to “make peace with nature” and shore up plans to stop habitat loss, save endangered species, and preserve our planet’s precious ecosystems. Shouts: Jonathan Miller, Sandra Del Río, Catherine O'Riordan, Frédéric Samama, Sarah Conway, Mike Kroll, Ph.D., Hermen Westerbeeke, Christopher Round, PhD, Ian Sylcox, Leticia Socal, Skylar Y., Erik Reyes, Herbert Blank, Gillian Marcelle, PhD, Jeffrey Potent #COP16, #nature, #sustainability

Tune in: Online Event Series - 21 March / 24 April / 30 May 2024 - Tackling the triple planetary crisis - Solutions for sustainable development The triple planetary crisis interlinking climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, forms an increasing burden for achieving the SDGs. As highlighted through a Joint Statement of the Presidents of UNFCCC COP27, CBD COP15, and UNCCD COP15 published in November 2023, “there is no pathway to achieving our goals on climate, biodiversity or land without tackling them together”. This has also been acknowledged in both the upcoming International Cooperation Strategy 2025-2028 and the Foreign Policy Strategy of Switzerland 2024-2027, which both include a specific target on the environment and climate. https://lnkd.in/eMqNVj9i

Today marks the start of COP 16 in Cali, Colombia. Representatives from nations all over the world are gathered to discuss global biodiversity and sustainable practices. This conference aims to advance the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, highlighting crucial issues like biodiversity loss, ecosystem restoration and climate resilience. For businesses, this means a unique opportunity to align operations with emerging biodiversity regulations and initiatives. Are you prepared to adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape? In our latest article, we explore the agenda and key highlights of COP 16, and how you can position your organisation for success amid these significant global discussions. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gbWWY8PF #COP16 #Biodiversity #Sustainability #GlobalBiodiversity #CaliColombia #KunmingMontrealFramework