The Kunming Biodiversity Fund just greenlit nine awesome new projects during the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Cali, Colombia! 🌿🌎
These projects span 15 countries, with initiatives popping up in Central and Eastern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, Africa, and Latin America. Talk about global impact! 💪
China, a leading founder of the fund, is stepping up to help developing countries hit the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). They're focusing on big-ticket items like restoring ecosystems, promoting sustainable use of biodiversity, and tackling invasive species. Go team! 🎯
At COP16, Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu shared how the fund is all about responding to the needs of developing nations. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) executive director Inger Andersen gave kudos to China for its extraordinary efforts in the KMGBF agreement. High fives all around! 🙌
Back in 2021, China pledged a whopping 1.5 billion yuan (around $210 million) to set up the fund, which officially launched in May 2024. That's some serious commitment to Mother Earth! 🌍❤️
COP16 is buzzing in Cali from October 21 to November 1, with over 12,000 participants joining the conversation. They're tackling hot topics like the KMGBF implementation and how to mobilize those much-needed financial resources. Let's make some change! 🔥
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9 projects supported by Kunming Biodiversity Fund approved at COP16
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