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56th Session of the IPCC (IPCC-56) and 14th Session of Working Group III (WGIII-14)
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) initiated work on its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) in 2015.
4th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (2nd Part)
Welcome to our coverage of the second part of the Minamata Convention on Mercury COP 4, convening in person in Bali, Indonesia.
Geneva Biodiversity Conference
Welcome to our coverage of the Geneva Biodiversity Conference, comprising the meetings of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body on Implementation as well as the Open-ended Working Group on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
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13th Meeting of the Monaco Blue Initiative
In a year when the Ocean features prominently in global environmental negotiations, attendees were urged to view the status quo as "the enemy.
Specific International Programme: Achievements and Impacts of Five Projects from Around the World
As part of the preparations for the second segment of the Fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, the Minamata Secretariat organized a series of online side events.
4th Session of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) on the BBNJ
At the most productive meeting so far, “unprecedented progress” was made in discussions on marine genetic resources, including benefit sharing, area-based management tools, including marine protected areas, environmental impact assessments, and capacity building and the transfer of marine technology.
74th Meeting of the CITES Standing Committee
Delegates successfully completed a challenging agenda of 89 items, 117 documents, and 5,000 pages, encompassing issues from big cats conservation, to tree species, to fish, sharks and rays, marine turtles, seahorses, Tibetan antelopes, and saiga antelope, preparing the way for the next Conference of the Parties in Panama in November.
UNEA Flagship Side Events
During the resumed Fifth Session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA), side events focused on “Strengthening actions for nature to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals” and the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
Scientific Symposium: From Arctic to Antarctic
"The polar regions give us our last chance for a sustainable future; if we fail there, we fail elsewhere" The Symposium enabled discussions on how polar changes affect the global climate, societies and economies, and the next steps.
2nd UNEA Cities and Regions Summit
Participants from around the world gathered for the Summit to exchange experiences, which showcase the multiple benefits of nature for cities for tackling the triple planetary crisis.
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Member States adopted 14 resolutions, including to negotiate an international treaty to address plastic pollution and establish a science-policy panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution, while celebrating the 50th birthday of the United Nations Environment Programme.
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