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EU to work towards implementation of Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP16 on biodiversity

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21 October marked the start of the COP16 Global Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia – the first major stocktaking opportunity since the historic agreement at COP15. During the conference, the EU will work towards agreements on key issues including biodiversity mainstreaming in other policies until 2030, capacity-building and evidence-based policy making, and strengthening synergies between climate action and biodiversity. The EU will also push for advancement on sharing the benefits from genetic resources and mobilisation of resources for biodiversity. The recently submitted EU-specific Global Biodiversity Framework targets demonstrate the EU's commitment to implement the framework domestically and to work with partners for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity globally.

The EU will host numerous side-events throughout COP16 at the EU Pavilion to showcase initiatives working towards ambitious GBF implementation and achieving ‘Peace with Nature' in line with the Colombian Presidency's objectives. You can follow the events live and find the programme here.

Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal Maroš Šefčovič (pictured) said: “The decisions that the international community will make at COP16 will be essential in shaping the future of our planet. Only global action can reverse the destabilization of our climate and the dangerous degradation of our environment. The EU has ground-breaking policies to lead the way and inspire others. But we cannot turn the tide on our own. We need to make tangible progress in Cali, to avoid crossing irreversible tipping points.”

You can find further information on the EU's GBP implementation, EU financing for biodiversity globally, and on the role of nature-based solutions in a detailed news item.

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