2025-02-28 05:40:10

Global Accord Reached on Biodiversity Funding

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At the recent UN conference in Rome, world leaders reached a historic agreement to finance biodiversity protection through 2030. The decision followed intense negotiations that were previously stalled at a meeting in Cali, Colombia. Delegates from 154 countries applauded the compromise, which involves mobilizing $200 billion annually to safeguard ecosystems and wildlife. This funding includes a significant contribution of $30 billion from wealthy nations to support poorer countries.

The agreement builds on the 2022 Montreal pact, which set 23 ambitious targets, including the protection of 30% of global land and marine areas by 2030. Currently, only 17% of land and 8% of marine areas are under protection. Achieving these goals is crucial as scientists warn that failure could jeopardize global food security and incur economic costs reaching trillions due to unsustainable practices.

The conference marked a significant step forward despite the absence of the United States from the Convention on Biological Diversity. Susana Muhamad, the COP16 President, praised the "incredible work" of participants in reaching this consensus. The agreement also sets the stage for the next climate summit in Brazil, underscoring the interconnectedness of biodiversity protection and climate change mitigation efforts.

While the agreement is a milestone, the distribution mechanisms for the funds remain a point of contention. Nonetheless, the deal represents a crucial advance in international cooperation to tackle the biodiversity crisis, emphasizing the need for collective action in a divided world. Experts stress the urgency of implementing these measures to prevent irreversible damage to the planet's ecosystems.

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27. Februar 2025 um 22:54

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28. Februar 2025 um 11:14

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Delegates reached a deal to fund nature protection, overcoming divisions. The $200B annual funding by 2030 includes $30B from wealthy to poorer nations, key to a 2020 pact to protect 30% of land/seas. The talks in Rome tested cooperation amid tensions, with the U.S. absent from the UN's convention on biological diversity. Previous summits failed to finalize agreements. Colombia's Susana Muhamad, Brazil's Maria Angelica Ikeda, and Canada's Steven Guilbeault played key roles. The OECD estimates..
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27. Februar 2025 um 23:24

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