COP15 mulls over a Global Biodiversity Framework
At this year’s Convention on Biodiversity COP15 in Montreal between 7 and 19 December, Parties are deliberating over a Global Biodiversity Framework, which many are hoping will be a “Paris Moment for Nature”. The draft framework is likely to be comprised of 21 targets and 10 ‘milestones’ to be achieved by the end of the decade. In our brief we consider linkages and similarities between these negotiations and the climate regime, in particular on finance and the global goal on adaptation.
New Report Charts a Path for a Global Goal on Adaptation
A new synthesis paper has been released by the Secretariat, that seeks to compile information and explore ideas and examples of indicators, approaches, targets and metrics relevant to the Global Goal on Adaptation, with a view to putting options on the table of what a Global Goal might look like
Lack of Developed Country Leaders at Rotterdam Africa Adaptation Summit
Macky Sall, the President of Senegal and chief of the African Union, together with Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, have criticised the failure of developed countries to attend the African Adaptation Summit held in Rotterdam on 5 September. In the opening remarks, Sall stated: “I cannot fail to note with a touch of bitterness the absence […]
Angola approves National Strategy on Climate Change
Angolan President Joao Lourenco has approved the National Strategy on Climate Change (ENAC 2022-2035). The Strategy will pave the way for the development of a National Emissions Plan (PNE) and a National Adaptation Plan for Climate Change.
