COP16, Conference of the Parties about Biodiversity taking place in Cali, Colombia, is currently the largest summit of its kind in history, according to major international reports of New York Times, The Guardian or Le Monde.
Although COP16 is already considered the most important summit on biodiversity globally, what is happening in Cali during this United Nations conference is attracting worldwide attention, as it represents a key moment where decisions made could significantly help to delay the destruction of the planet.
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Mainstream media such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Le Monde have demonstrated in their pages that COP16 represents a genuine effort to protect nature, as delegates from more than 175 participating countries have come to Cali to finalize how the international agreement reached in Montreal two years ago—based on 23 objectives to be met by 2030—will lay out a roadmap for a new relationship with the natural world.
Here are some reactions from international media regarding COP16.
The New York Times reacts to COP16
En Cali, Colombia, comenzó lo que se espera que sea la mayor conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre biodiversidad de la historia. La gran pregunta en la agenda es hasta dónde llegarán las naciones para detener el desastroso declive en curso. https://t.co/bj4JyZn9mp
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 22, 2024
"Right now, a major effort is underway to protect nature," titled The New York Times about COP16, where the outlet noted that delegates from around the world are gathering in Colombia for what is expected to be the largest United Nations conference on biodiversity in history.
The Guardian reacts to COP16
Cop16: Colombia prepares to host ‘decisive’ summit on biodiversity https://t.co/zWtJj8C4cT
— Guardian Environment (@guardianeco) October 20, 2024
"COP16: Colombia prepares to host 'decisive' summit on biodiversity," titled The Guardian about the developments at COP16.
The publication explained that experts assert that the UN event being held in Cali will be crucial for the world's declining wildlife populations, as the host country pushes for inclusion.
Le Monde reacts to COP16
COP16 sur la biodiversité : à Cali, les Etats devront transformer en actes leurs promesses de stopper la destruction de la nature https://t.co/G8x7DfCAQo
— Le Monde (@lemondefr) October 20, 2024
The French newspaper Le Monde titled its coverage "COP16 on biodiversity: In Cali, countries must turn promises to halt the destruction of nature into action."
Le Monde highlighted that COP16 arrives with 23 urgent objectives "(including protecting 30% of lands and seas, halving the risks of pesticides, and restoring 30% of degraded areas) aimed at stopping the loss of species and ecosystems by 2030."
"These measures correspond to the urgency of the situation: science has shown that the destruction of nature is reaching record levels, endangering humanity," the media outlet added.