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15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP 15)
Amid unprecedented biodiversity loss, climate change, and challenges to multilateralism, Parties demonstrated the benefits of international cooperation, which has improved the conservation status of migratory species, including the saiga antelope, scimitar-horned oryx, and Mediterranean monk seal.
1st Part of the 31st Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)
With some countries and companies ready to begin mining critical minerals on the ocean floor, the Council is facing growing pressure to advance the draft exploitation regulations while ensuring environmental protection, equitable benefit-sharing, and legal certainty.
6th Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD SBI 6)
With the adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework in 2022, Parties took a step towards putting nature on a path to recovery. Now the focus is on implementation and actions to bridge data gaps, build scientific and technological capacities, and mobilize financial resources.
3rd Part of the 5th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop an International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment (INC-5.3)
After three months of consultations, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) tasked with developing a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, has elected Julio Cordano (Chile) to serve as its new Chair.
1st Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution (ISP-CWP P1)
There was no celebratory tone to welcome the newest intergovernmental science-policy panel and the meeting ended without fully completing any of its expected deliverables, including rules of procedure, location of the Secretariat, and dates of future meetings.
12th Session of the IPBES Plenary and Stakeholder Day
“…The twisted reality is that it often seems more profitable to businesses to degrade biodiversity than to protect it… The Report shows that business as usual is not inevitable – with the right policies, as well as financial and cultural shifts, what is good for nature is also what is best for profitability.” Delegates adopted the IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment and its Summary for Policymakers, which addresses the impact and dependence of business on biodiversity.
70th Meeting of the GEF Council
At their December 2025 meetings, the Councils of the family of funds managed by the GEF approved approximately USD 372 million in funding to support climate action, biodiversity conservation, pollution prevention and reduction, and integrated environmental action across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
GEF Consultation with CSOs
Participants reviewed progress toward the ninth replenishment cycle and considered ways to ensure implementation of the whole-of-society approach throughout the cycle. They called for increased funding for the Small Grants Program and the Inclusive Conservation Initiative, as well as enhanced engagement with civil society and other non-state actors.
21st Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (GMGSF)
Participants called for urgent global action on systemic threats driving environmental challenges and said peace, justice and equity are prerequisites for sustainable development.