World faces nature reality check at UN biodiversity conference Reuters
World faces nature reality check at UN biodiversity conference - Reuters
In short
The United Nations biodiversity conference, COP15, is gathering in Kunming, China, to address the pressing issue of biodiversity loss. The conference aims to establish a post-2020 global framework for biodiversity that will guide conservation efforts beyond 2020. However, countries face challenges in reaching consensus on key issues such as protecting critical habitats and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The conference is expected to set the stage for a new global commitment to biodiversity conservation and raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity for sustainable development.
Key points
- The United Nations biodiversity conference, COP15, is gathering in Kunming, China, to add…: The United Nations biodiversity conference, COP15, is gathering in Kunming, China, to address the pressing issue of biodiversity loss.
- The conference aims to establish a post-2020 global framework for biodiversity that will…: The conference aims to establish a post-2020 global framework for biodiversity that will guide conservation efforts beyond 2020.
- However, countries face challenges in reaching consensus on key issues such as protecting…: However, countries face challenges in reaching consensus on key issues such as protecting critical habitats and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.