What we did
The alarming loss of biodiversity poses an imminent threat to the urban environment, infrastructures, value chains, economies, as well as the health and well-being of residents. In light of the quickening urbanization across the globe, cities play a significant role in tackling global environmental and development challenges, such as biodiversity loss and climate change, and their capacity to safeguard ecosystem and urban environment is becoming increasingly essential. The 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) was a historic milestone for cities and subnational governments, endorsing their key role in contributing to implementation of the Kunming Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework and the dedicated Plan of Action. As the focus shifts towards implementation, we explore the implications of the GBF and Decisions for cities and subnational governments as key partners in developing and implementing national biodiversity strategies and actions plans, and to reaching the 2030 targets.
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