So what's at stake at COP16?
The 30% target is grounded in sound scientific data regarding the minimum requirements to both stop and reverse biodiversity and climate crises. By working with governments to clarify what 30% means, we aim to build a compelling case for this ambitious goal and secure widespread support from various stakeholders.听
Advocating for the rights of Indigenous Peoples and promoting inclusive conservation practices are also of paramount importance at COP16. A key topic this year is the emphasis on traditional knowledge and its central role in area-based conservation. The original text of the 1992 CBD contains 鈥淎rticle 8j鈥, an element requiring that traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of IP+LCs are respected, preserved and maintained by governments. At COP16 in Cali, the proposal to create a new subsidiary body to oversee this work, with a new supporting programme of work provides an exciting opportunity to advance this work. 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 stands ready to support these components and will make recommendations to adopt these proposals.听
The traditional and indigenous territories of IP and LCs is another hot topic at COP16. 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 will follow the new proposed guidance emerging from key partners the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity for new guidance on how to recognise, support and report these areas for consideration.听听
Protected areas, and their diversity and quality continues to be a key emphasis. The 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 Green List continues to grow as a strong and reliable indicator of good governance and effectiveness.
Beyond protected areas, the concept of Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) provides an exciting avenue to recognise conservation led by actors other than protected areas agencies. However, there is a need to present and discuss what emerging trends inform on these processes, and what factors ensure they are inclusive and effective. OECMs are also a key part of the 鈥渟ystem鈥 of areas for Target 3, and the voluntary contributions from these areas, including from the private sector and adjacent government sectors, and are key because they contribute to ecosystem services 鈥 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 stands ready to support these areas.
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