Sixteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CoP 16)
Making peace with nature
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Date
21.10.24 > 01.11.24
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Time
08:00 am > 08:00 pm UTC-05:00
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Location
Cali, Colombia
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The Sixteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16) will occur from October 21 to November 1, 2024, in Cali, Colombia.
At COP 16, governments will review the state of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and parties to the Convention are expected to show that their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) align with the Framework. COP 16 will further develop the monitoring framework and advance resource mobilization for the Global Biodiversity Framework.
CGIAR Food & Agriculture Pavilion
At the Food & Agriculture Pavilion, located in the Blue Zone, CGIAR will host an exciting agenda of events highlighting our work and insights on co-developing nature-based solutions to sustainably use and protect the remaining agricultural biodiversity. Please note that to attend in person, you must have credentials to enter the Blue Zone. All events will be livestreamed and recorded.
Explore the program and register for updates:
Event: Using Agricultural Innovation to Protect Biodiversity – How to tackle biodiversity loss while addressing the global food crisis?
Date and Time: Thursday, 24 October 2024, 08:00 – 11:00 AM COT
Location: Cali, Colombia and Online
Join CGIAR for an engaging event organized in collaboration with the Financial Times and CropTrust, where experts will discuss innovative strategies to protect biodiversity. Featured speakers include two representatives from CGIAR who will share insights on sustainable practices and global biodiversity efforts.
CGIAR participation:
| Time | Location |
Event | CGIAR Participation |
| 13:20 – 14:40 | CEVP Ground Floor | Sealing the deal on DSI Access and Benefit Sharing: a critical review of COP 16’s options from the perspective of agricultural R&D
Scientists from national and international agricultural research organizations will describe how DSI is being used – and will likely be used in the future – in efforts to conserve agrobiodiversity and make plant breeding more efficient and effective. Policy experts will then consider options for the multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism that will support the projected increased use of DSI in the future, and substantially increase benefit-sharing. In this context, they will analyze the ‘pros and cons’ of the options under consideration by COP 16 (following the outcomes of the 2nd meeting of the Working Group on DSI in Montreal, August 12-17, 2024). |
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| Time | Location |
Event Title | CGIAR Participation |
| 11:00 – 13:00 | GBF Pavilion | NBSAPs DAY – Turning NBSAPs into reality This session recognizes that mainstreaming nature into economic sectors, political agendas, and societies is at the core of advancing NBSAP implementation and achieving peace with nature. Acknowledging this key need identified by Parties, the session will discuss and analyze solutions to overcome obstacles in achieving biodiversity mainstreaming, as outlined in the Global Biodiversity Framework. |
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| 11:30 – 13:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Making agroecosystem living labs (ALLs) work for the national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) This session discusses how Agroecosystem Living Labs (ALLs) can enhance biodiversity and ecosystem gains while contributing to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the sustainable transformation of food, land, and water systems. |
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| 14:00 – 15:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Mitigating the Agricultural Drivers of Biodiversity Loss Agriculture is a key driver of biodiversity loss, but integrated solutions can shift agriculture from a problem to a solution. This two-part event includes CGIAR research findings on agriculture-biodiversity linkages and solutions, with insights from national partners and the World Bank Group. |
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| 18:00 – 19:20 |
Cocuy – Marie Khan Women’s Caucus meeting room
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From deserts and rainforests to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault – genebanks’ role in conserving and promoting a sustainable use of genetic resources Ex situ conservation is critical to minimizing the loss of genetic diversity. This discussion will focus on how genebanks work and why safety backup of seeds in the Arctic is essential. |
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| 18:00 – 19:20 | Subnational and Local Authorities | Maximizing DSI benefit-sharing from the Multilateral Mechanism This side event will present perspectives on improving benefit-sharing from Digital Sequence Information (DSI) for non-commercial research, with a focus on maximizing societal impact and supporting the Global Biodiversity Framework. |
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| Time | Location |
Event Title | CGIAR Participation |
| 9:30 – 11:00 | CGIAR Pavilion | Communities Leading the Way: Partnering with Nature-Dependent Communities for the Conservation of Biodiversity-Rich Landscapes in Latin America Empowering nature-dependent communities has proven effective in conserving and restoring biodiversity-rich landscapes. This session presents cases from Guatemala and Honduras, highlighting sustainable livelihoods and long-term conservation potential. |
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| 11:30 – 13:00 | CGIAR Pavilion | The role of women in peacebuilding and biodiversity conservation: integrated approaches to community resilience This event explores how women contribute to biodiversity conservation and conflict mediation in their communities, proposing recommendations for empowering women and enhancing community resilience. |
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| 14:00 – 15:30 | CGIAR Food Pavilion | Biodiversity, gender and ethnicity. Biodiversidad, género y etnicidad This session discusses pivotal research studies from the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT on food waste, gender gaps in technology transfer, and the role of interethnic women’s networks in influencing policy and driving territorial changes related to climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation in Colombia. |
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| 14:00 – 17:00 | China Pavilion | You are what you eat: supporting the food aspirations of the Pastos of Cumbal, Colombia This session explores food aspirations of the Pastos indigenous people, their traditional diets, and sustainable food practices. |
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| 15:00 – 16:20 | Academia and Research | The CBD Initiative on Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition: a catalyst for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework This session presents the achievements and future direction of the CBD’s Initiative on Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition, which promotes the sustainable use of biodiversity in food systems and its importance for achieving the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. |
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| 16:00 – 17:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Achieving Target 23: Identifying effective approaches for the gender-responsive implementation of the KM-GBF Target 23 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) focuses on advancing gender equality in the sustainable use, management, and conservation of biodiversity. This session explores approaches for its gender-responsive implementation. |
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| Time | Location | Event Title | CGIAR Participation |
| 11:40 – 13:00 | JUSCANZ | Leveraging Nature Positive Agriculture to Achieve Sustainable Food Systems and Meet Multiple GBF Targets This event discusses the importance of nature-positive agriculture in transforming food systems, restoring ecosystems, and conserving biodiversity. Examples of its implementation across countries, challenges, and opportunities to scale are explored. |
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| 12:00 – 13:00 | Colombian Pavilion | Food Systems and Agrobiodiversity: An Intercultural Approach (Crop Trust event) Discusses intercultural perspectives on food systems and agrobiodiversity, focusing on traditional knowledge and innovations from different regions. |
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| 14:00 – 15:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Making The Case For Ecological Benefits: A Common Language For Nature-Positive Solutions (The Lexicon) Explores tools to visualize positive impacts of nature-positive solutions and includes an art show that highlights solutions in Colombia, India, and Kenya. |
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| 15:00 – 16:20 |
Cocuy – Marie Khan Women’s Caucus Meeting Room
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Planetary Health and International Law: DSI Coherence in a Time of ABS Fragmentation This session discusses the synergies and conflicts between various international agreements related to access and benefit-sharing (ABS) and digital sequence information (DSI) and their implications for global governance. |
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| 16:00 – 17:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Impact Investment Models and Partnerships for Biodiversity Conservation in the Amazon and Beyond Focuses on private sector investment in biodiversity conservation in the Amazon and successful approaches to impact investment models, highlighting the importance of robust measurement and multisectoral partnerships. |
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| 16:30 – 17:45 | Netherlands Pavilion | The Agroecology Opportunity: An Investment in Biodiversity, Water, Climate, Soil, and Community Security and Resilience Discusses how agroecology practices can enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, and food security through investments that benefit local communities. |
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| 17:00 – 17:50 | GBF Pavilion | HEALTH DAY – Unlocking Synergies: Leveraging Food Systems to Advance the Health-Biodiversity Nexus This session explores how leveraging food systems can help unlock synergies between health and biodiversity, contributing to the GBF. |
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| Time | Location | Event Title | CGIAR Participation |
| 13:20 – 14:40 | EU Pavilion | Montpellier Process: Pooling Collective Intelligence for Action This event focuses on demonstrating the value of ‘risky safe spaces’ to structure a multi-actor community of practice aimed at food systems transformation and achieving global biodiversity goals. |
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| 14:00 – 15:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Harnessing Agroecology, Agrobiodiversity and Family Farming to Transform Food Systems and Halt Biodiversity Loss This session discusses how agroecology can address food production challenges for biodiversity and human wellbeing, highlighting the critical role of family farming in sustainable food systems. |
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| 16:00 – 17:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Integrating Soil Health, Livestock and Crop Management, Nutrition, and Biodiversity for Sustainable Agriculture This collaborative session explores the interconnections between soil health, livestock and crop management, and biodiversity, focusing on integrated solutions for agricultural sustainability. |
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| 8:30 – 9:30 | EU Pavilion | Boosting food systems transformation: Linking Rural Communities to GBF Implementation and Peace with Nature Synergies This event aims to strengthen the connection between rural communities and the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) while promoting peace with nature. |
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| 9:30 – 11:00 | CGIAR Pavilion | Leveraging human-centered Artificial Intelligence to enhance achievement of the GBF at the national level This session will cover how advancements in human-centered AI can help countries implement their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and align with the GBF. Parties like Cambodia, Ghana, Lebanon, and Panama will share their experiences in using AI to improve biodiversity decision-making. |
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| 11:30 – 13:00 | CGIAR Pavilion | Harvesting Solutions: Aligning NBSAPs and NDCs for Climate and Biodiversity Benefits This event focuses on the alignment of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to enhance climate resilience and promote sustainable food systems through agroecology and collaborative approaches. |
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| 15:30 – 16:30 | Nature Positive Pavilion | Boosting NBSAPs through agroecology – launch of a new Guidance Tool (also launch of the Agroecology Handbook) This event will introduce a new guidance tool aimed at enhancing National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) through agroecological approaches. |
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| 15:30 – 16:55 | Science Policy Forum | A scientists’ view on Digital Sequence Information and Access and Benefit Sharing (Science-Policy Forum) This session focuses on the perspective of bioscientists regarding Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) and Digital Sequence Information (DSI), emphasizing the importance of open access and cooperation for advancing research and solutions to global challenges. |
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| 16:30 – 18:00 | Science Policy Forum | Environmental Peace: Pathways to Foster Just Transitions Towards Sustainability (Science-Policy Forum) This session aims to exchange experiences on initiatives and strategies that promote environmental peace and facilitate just transitions toward sustainability amidst environmental and armed conflicts. |
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Event Title | CGIAR Participation |
| 9:30 – 10:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Peace with Nature: A Pathway to Achieving the Global Biodiversity Framework Goals and Beyond This event will showcase a six-step approach developed by the Low-Emission Food System Development (LEFSD) team that highlights how action research can support governments in achieving peace with nature through environmental peacebuilding approaches. Case studies from Colombia will be presented. |
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| 10:30 – 11:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Research Roadmap: Biodiversity and Climate Action for Environmental Peacebuilding This expert panel will explore innovative strategies for integrating ecosystem services, biodiversity, climate action, and peacebuilding within agrifood systems research. |
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| 11:30 – 12:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Peace for Nature: Integrating Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Action, and Peacebuilding for Global Resilience This event will highlight CGIAR’s initiatives that integrate biodiversity conservation with peacebuilding, showcasing case studies from various regions. |
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| 11:40 – 13:00 | Marie Khan Women’s Caucus meeting room – Plaza One | Momentum for Target 16: Enhancing collective action to reduce the global footprint of consumption equitably This event will focus on integrating actions to reduce the global footprint of consumption and overconsumption within National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). |
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| 12:30 – 13:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | From Conflict to Cooperation: Biodiversity and Climate Action for Environmental Peacebuilding This session will explore how climate action and biodiversity conservation strategies can foster pathways for cooperation and sustainable peace amidst conflicts. |
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| 14:00 – 15:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Building Ecosystem and Social Resilience as a strategy for environmental crime prevention? A critical panel discussion on the Amazon This panel discussion will delve into the challenges and opportunities for building resilience against environmental crime in the Amazon. |
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| 14:15 – 15:45 | IUCN Pavilion | Harnessing agroecology, agrobiodiversity and family farming to transform food systems and halt biodiversity loss This event will explore how agroecology and family farming can address the challenges of biodiversity loss and food production systems. |
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| 14:30 – 16:00 | GBF Pavilion | Food Day – Biodiversity for food and nutrition This event will focus on the role of biodiversity in food systems and nutrition, showcasing initiatives that promote sustainable practices. |
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| Time | Location |
Event Title | CGIAR Participation |
| All day | CGIAR Pavilion | TARGET 3 DAY Dedicated to exploring Target 3 of the Global Biodiversity Framework. |
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| 9:30 – 11:00 | CGIAR Pavilion | Periodic Table of Food Initiative: Mapping Food Quality of the Planet’s Edible Biodiversity for Human and Planetary Health This session will address the importance of food biodiversity in tackling health challenges and promote climate-smart food systems. |
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| 11:30 – 13:00 | CGIAR Pavilion | Health, biodiversity and climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean: A discussion of a current problem for a better future This session will discuss the intertwined issues of health, biodiversity, and climate change in the Latin American and Caribbean context. |
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| 16:00 – 17:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Enhancing Agrobiodiversity and Climate Resilience for Sustainable Agricultural Systems in Colombia This event will focus on enhancing agrobiodiversity to improve climate resilience and sustainability in Colombian agricultural systems. |
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Event Title | CGIAR Participation |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Advancing the Biodiversity Agenda through Seed Systems and Nature-Farmers Rights This session will highlight the critical role of agrobiodiversity, seed systems, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources. |
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| 16:00 – 17:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | Biodiversity for Nutrition and Health through Agroecology This session will discuss how agroecology can sustainably manage and utilize agrobiodiversity to promote nutrition and health, featuring grassroots initiatives from Colombia and Brazil. |
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Event Title | CGIAR Participation |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | CGIAR Pavilion | From Displacement to Development: Tackling the Root Causes of Migration through Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Adaptation This event will explore the complex relationship between biodiversity loss and migration, focusing on how environmental degradation impacts human mobility and what adaptive strategies can be employed to support affected communities. |
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Registration: Register here for the event
Header photo: Biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest. N. Palmer/Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT
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