COP16 was a pivotal moment particularly as it was held in Riyadh a region grappling with desertification, land degradation, and drought (DLDD
Rich fertile soil produces higher crop yields with better nutritional content, supporting human health, biodiversity and nurturing ecosystems
Land degradation is decline in the quality of land that diminishes its productivity and capacity to support ecosystems thus loss of vegetation
CAN welcomed COP16’s decision to align biodiversity and climate goals across the UNFCCC and CBD, connecting COP16 with COP30
Pacific Islands championed the moratorium at COP16, citing a number of uncontrolled geoengineering experiments that pose significant risks
Participating organizations formed Amazon G9 coalition in response to governments repeated failure to address climate and biodiversity crises
CAN urges the UN Biodiversity Convention to emphasize national-level implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.