Monaco has reaffirmed its commitment to international biodiversity protection, pledging €1.5 million to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund between 2026 and 2030, according to the Principality’s announcement at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17).
Céline Caron-Dagioni, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, represented Monaco at the conference’s high-level segment in Yerevan, Armenia, on Tuesday, October 27.
In her address, Caron-Dagioni highlighted Monaco’s support for implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the international agreement guiding efforts to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
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The Principality is continuing work to update its National Biodiversity Strategy through to 2030, alongside measures to protect terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
Sustainable financing was another key focus of Monaco’s intervention. The €1.5 million contribution to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund is intended to support international efforts to protect biodiversity over the 2026–2030 period.
Caron-Dagioni called for faster implementation of the global framework, stressing the importance of turning existing commitments into tangible results.
Monaco’s participation at COP17 reflects the priorities outlined in its statement, including updating its national biodiversity strategy, preserving natural ecosystems and supporting long-term funding for conservation.
