Monaco’s delegation has been actively participating in the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), held in Cali, Colombia…
Representing Monaco are officials from the Department of External Relations and Cooperation and the Directorate of the Environment. The conference, running until November 1, focuses on assessing global progress towards the ambitious targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted in 2022.
This framework sets forth key objectives to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, including protecting 30 percent of land and oceans, restoring 30 percent of degraded ecosystems, reducing invasive species by 50 percent, and mitigating biodiversity pressures like pollution through sustainable resource management. At COP 16, member states share updates on their national policies and discuss financing mechanisms, particularly to support conservation efforts in developing countries.
Throughout COP 16, Monaco has reaffirmed its dedication to biodiversity conservation and its role in advancing global objectives. The delegation underscores Monaco’s alignment with the Global Biodiversity Framework and supports increased resource mobilization and collaboration. Notably, the presence of Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Monaco’s Minister for Public Works, the Environment, and Urban Development, reflects Monaco’s high-level commitment.
In her statements, Minister Gramaglia highlights Monaco’s updated National Biodiversity Strategy, emphasizing how its actions align with the global framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She also underscored Prince Albert II’s unwavering international commitment to biodiversity protection.
As Monaco continues its environmental efforts, its contribution to COP 16 demonstrates the Principality’s proactive role in biodiversity protection. With Monaco’s focus on conservation, sustainable resource management, and ecosystem restoration, the nation actively supports the international ambition to halt biodiversity loss by 2030, showcasing the power of global cooperation in safeguarding the planet’s natural heritage.
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