The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), taking place in October 2024 in Cali, Colombia, is a pivotal platform for global discussions on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. Alongside the official negotiations, further events play a key role by providing a space for stakeholders to share insights, foster partnerships, and explore innovative solutions.
At COP16, the ABS Capacity Development Initiative, ABioSA, and BioInnovation Africa will be hosting and participating in several events. These events will delve into important topics such as:
- Capacity development for effective ABS implementation
- Mainstreaming ABS into policies and NBSAP
- Discussions of DSI end users and negotiators
- Sector development planning for ABS (Trade day)
- Scaling biodiversity-based businesses and partnerships (REGISTER HERE) - more info below
- Training session on R&D in biodiversity-based value chains and on current DSI negotiations
Additional relevant COP16 highlights include insights on operationalizing national frameworks on ABS (by CBD), Madagascar's ABS efforts and impacts (by Government of Madagascar, in French), and discussions on harmonizing DSI benefit-sharing.
Find all events in our flyer:
Green Zone Event with UEBT: Biodiversity-based businesses for the Global Biodiversity Framework
On 25th of October, the ABS Initiative, AbioSA and BioInnovation Africa will host, together with UEBT, a green zone event. It will discuss upscaling of biodiversity-based businesses and public-private partnership models, and how they contribute to the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Time and Date: 25.10.2024, 14:30-16:30 (adjusted time!)
Address: Cámara de Comercio de Cali, calle 8 no. 3-14, Sala múltiple 2-3
Target group: Businesses, non-profits, and government - open to the public (green zone)
Important Registration
Accreditation to the COP is not required for the Green Zone. However, please indicate your interest to attend in order to get access by filling in this short registration form here: Registration Form
This simple form has five questions, in Spanish, for you to answer and will allow you to be on the list for the Forum on Entrepreneurship and Biodiversity - here is a translation:
- Your full name
- Your citizenship country
- Your email
- Your organization or company
- The earliest event you want to attend (ours is at 2:30pm)
- Whether you allow the Ministry of the Environment of Colombia to use or store your data (yes/no response is sufficient)
Off to an inspiring COP16
Through these events, participants will explore strategies to enhance biodiversity conservation, sustainable business practices, and fair benefit-sharing models, contributing to the broader goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The participation of the GIZ projects underscores their commitment to supporting biodiversity-based innovations and fostering sustainable, equitable partnerships between Africa and Europe.
October 2024