COP 17 on Biodiversity: Finance Ministers Urged to Join Final Negotiations

As COP 17 on biodiversity approaches its scheduled close on October 30, disagreements over funding nature protection persist, despite more than $1.8 billion being mobilized or pledged. About 1,500 participants, including 140 finance and environment ministers and deputy ministers, are expected at the October 27–28 high-level segment to examine barriers to implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Decisions adopted during the first week covered invasive alien species, gender equality, education and knowledge management, but a global review found shortcomings in national ambition and delivery on commitments.