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6th Summit of Subnational Governments and Cities
6th Summit of Subnational Governments and Cities
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Statement presented to the CBD COP 14 Plenary

We know that urgent action is needed to save people, nature and our planet as we hit the 1.5ºC climate wall and may soon reach tipping points that will cause irreversible destruction to nature and ultimately to humankind. We are ready to accelerate our Action Roadmap towards the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, in support of the global Roadmap Process of the Parties.

Sharm El-Sheikh Communiqué

Now more than ever all parties, governments at all levels and their stakeholders need to step up their efforts significantly and to work together to realize and enable the rich, diverse and collective contributions, and that of our growing urban populations, to significantly, rapidly and collectively implement actions for contributing directly to the attainment of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Strategic Plan.

Briefing report

As the strategy for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework is discussed, and the attainment of the global Aichi Biodiversity Targets is under reflection, CBD COP 14 and the various side events taking place in the margins of the COP, will be the most significant and high-profile opportunity so far for local and subnational governments to demonstrate their importance, role, contribution and commitment to mainstreaming biodiversity.