COP16 Confronts Biodiversity Crisis Amid Slow Progress and Indigenous Advocacy

Global leaders, businesses, and Indigenous communities gather in Colombia to address biodiversity loss, yet many countries lag in meeting targets.

The COP16 summit in Colombia focuses on reversing biodiversity loss and implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Over 80% of countries have not submitted plans to meet biodiversity goals, highlighting a significant implementation gap.
Indigenous communities, particularly women, emphasize their critical role in biodiversity conservation and demand greater recognition and resources.
A new report reveals slow progress in marine conservation, with only 8.3% of the ocean protected, far short of the 30x30 target.
Corporate and regulatory pressures are increasing for businesses to address biodiversity risks, with new standards and data solutions emerging.