COP17 Biodiversity: Minister Abou Bamba calls on Ivorian delegation to show unity and patriotism

Author: Elvis GOUZAPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Côte d’Ivoire

Environment & Climate

COP17 Biodiversity: Minister Abou Bamba calls on Ivorian delegation to show unity and patriotism

Arriving in Yerevan, Armenia, on October 26, 2026, for COP17 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Ivorian Environment and Ecological Transition Minister Abou Bamba met with the Ivorian delegation. He urged its roughly 30 members to take an active part in the discussions and negotiations, showing solidarity, unity and patriotism. Bamba also emphasized teamwork and the defense of national interests as the conference addresses ecosystem protection, funding and conservation efforts.

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