COP16 Biodiversity Conference Overview

The upcoming COP16 biodiversity summit to be held from 21st October – 1st November,There are still a reason for concern as only about one in ten nations have delivered on the commitments made. Being the first major meeting after the world consensus on Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in 2022, this conference holds importance.

Overview of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)

• 196 countries have committed to restoring biodiversity by 2030.
• A roadmap to help countries safeguard and harness nature.

NBSAP Tracker (National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans)

• Developed by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to measure progress
• Assists in tracking how robust are the action plans of countries to achieve GBF targets

Challenges Faced by Countries

• Inadequate funding shortchanges biodiversity commitments, inefficient government coordination
• There is general agreement that environmental ministries face difficulty in having an impact on related sectors such as agriculture or industry.

Importance of NBSAPs

• Present the broad strategies that are needed nationally to halt biodiversity loss and meet global targets.
• Bloodied for absence of particular objectives or required funding.
• Positive signs More engagement of civil society, indigenous people and local communities.

NBSAP Tracker

• Information over the plans of more than 190 countries to pervertives biodiversity conservation.
• Revises plans every five years, increasing transparency of the public regarding biodiversity and climate change.