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14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP 14)
From the launch of the first State of the World’s Migratory Species report, to a resolution on deep-sea mining, and updated guidelines on light pollution, ecotourism, and community involvement in conservation, the first Conference of the Parties in Central Asia effectively tackled many challenges in the conservation of migratory species. (Sintesis en español) (Résumé en français)
66th Meeting of the GEF Council
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council Members will consider a new work program of the GEF Trust Fund under GEF’s eighth replenishment cycle, how to streamline the GEF project cycle, and possible actions to support the new agreement on conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).
GEF Consultation with Civil Society on the Role of CSOs in Building Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive Cities
GEF held its semiannual thematic consultation with civil society organizations, with a dialogue focused ont he role of CSOs in building sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities, with examples of best practice and lessons learned to strengthen CSO engagement in future GEF urban investments.
60th Session of the IPCC (IPCC-60)
Delegates took crucial decisions on its work plan for seventh assessment cycle, including on the products and timelines for its outputs. Deliberations illuminated diverging views and priorities, and what might have been a straightforward agenda setting exercise evolved into fraught deliberations that ran all night Friday and well into Saturday morning.
Investing in Climate Solutions: Strategies and Innovative Finance for Decarbonized Growth
Panelists discussed the role of financial institutions and investors in driving climate action, as well as how innovative financial solutions like carbon pricing systems can accelerate the adoption of low-carbon technologies.
Ocean High Level Event: Powering the Ocean Breakthroughs with 100% Sustainable Ocean Management
Oceans-based climate solutions require unprecedented levels of action, cooperation, and collaboration. This event cast a spotlight on progress toward improving sustainable oceans planning through the development and implementation of Sustainable Ocean Plans (SOPs) as part of the Ocean Breakthroughs agenda.
High-Level Event on Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances by leaps and bounds, this high-level event weighed the promises and potential perils of AI in the climate fight and launched a global challenge to deliver AI solutions for developing countries.
Nature First: From Land to Ocean, Our Best Ally for Climate Action
On Nature, Lands and Oceans Day, the Marrakech Partnership on Oceans and Coastal Zones and Land Use took audience members on an ‘adventure’ from land to ocean to showcase initiatives to reverse biodiversity decline, increase ecosystem and human resilience to climate change, and achieve a sustainable balance within planetary boundaries.
2nd Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on a Science-Policy Panel to Contribute Further to the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste and to Prevent Pollution
Delegates worked to develop proposals for the establishment of the science-policy panel to contribute to the sound management of chemicals and waste, and the prevention of pollution. Discussions focused on: scope, functions, operating principles, and conflict of interest; institutional arrangements and relationships with key stakeholders; and work-related processes and procedures.