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2024 was a year for tremendous momentum for battling climate change. In just one year, three climate change conferences were held, a triple COP year according to World Economic Forum. COP28 focused on climate, COP16 on biodiversity, and COP16 on desertification, a clear message is emerging: an integrated approach to our planet’s future is crucial. Here’s what a triple-COP year drives home: 🌍 A deeper understanding of biodiversity, land, and climate synergies Each COP emphasizes how climate stability, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land management are intertwined. Healthy ecosystems naturally mitigate climate impacts, while stabilizing climate conditions supports diverse ecosystems. Together, they strengthen our capacity to tackle environmental and societal challenges. 🌍 The importance of a holistic, coherent approach “You cannot just solve the issue of biodiversity or climate alone or land degradation, or you have to have a very coherent view,” said Ibrahim Thiaw, executive secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. “It is important to have a holistic view so that you do not destroy with the left hand what you are trying to build with the right.” 🌍 Awareness and momentum for under-discussed issues Having three COPs in one year can create momentum for critical conversations and amplify issues, especially in the private sector. Putting topics such as biodiversity and desertification on the radar of business leaders is particularly important, and is what can help lead to change. This triple-COP year is a powerful reminder that the future we envision—where climate stability and biodiversity thrive together—requires us all to act decisively and together. Here’s to making even more progress in 2025! https://lnkd.in/gDv_B97f #cop #climatechangeconferences #climatechange #biodiversity #climatecrisis #sustainablefinance #climatesolutions

At the UNFCCC COP28 last year, the COP28 and COP30 Presidencies, and CBD COP15 and COP16 Presidencies issued a groundbreaking statement on the importance of climate, nature and people. With the links between climate and nature clear for many years, this statement serves as a rallying call for climate and nature solutions to go hand-in-hand. https://buff.ly/3SiJvjq

The issue of biodiversity has been brought into focus by COP16 last month and will be a key discussion point at the COP29 Climate Change conference, which opens on Monday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Looking back on what was achieved at COP28 with the establishment of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, what can we expect to hear on implementation of the framework? And what other action areas are likely to be reviewed and discussed? Hear Emma Cartledge-Taylor from our ESG team share her reflections on COP28, COP16 and outline some of the key nature-related issues to look out for at COP29. Read more in our latest article 👇 https://gowlg.co/3Ys9c3t #COP29 #ESG

Me calculating how much more COP we need to take action. Honestly, I have a tense relationship with the biodiversity & climate COP (ergo my dark humor here) Ever since finding out about the Aichi Targets ↪ Global biodiversity targets from 2011-2020 ↪ we missed almost all I lost quite a bit of trust in these conferences & their 2030/2050 targets. ☝️BUT I also have very limited knowledge about the COP & have never attended one. So I invited someone that has a clue. Peter Bridgewater is a veteran of international biodiversity discussions. 🐋 Tonight at 7p.m. here on Linkedin we will chat about the COP16 (Biodiversity COP) ‧ Why they matter ‧ What to expect from them  ‧ What not to expect from them ‧ What's going on in Cali right now ‧ Why we should turn our backs yet ‧ How we all can play our part in reaching global targets 👉 Join us if you have some gaps, like me (event link in the comments) P.S. What is your perspective on the COPs? Useless time waste or crucial gathering to mobilize? Or something inbetween? #biodiversity #nature #environment #COP16

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The recent #COP16 biological diversity summit has talked about the urgent need to tackle both climate and nature issues simultaneously. 🌳☀️ The COP16 president, Susana Muhamad, Colombia’s environment minister, has repeatedly described nature and climate as “two sides of the same coin”. Here's why: Nature loss fuels climate change, take deforestation, for example, it releases carbon dioxide stored in trees, accelerating global warming. Climate change destabilises nature with rising temperatures disrupting ecosystems, making them more vulnerable to droughts, floods, and extreme weather events. So, what's the plan? The conference highlighted the need for: 💪 Stronger policy frameworks: Integrating climate action and nature conservation into national strategies. 💰 Scaling up funding: Investing in biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration. 👩🏾👧🏼👦🏿 Empowering local communities: Including everyone in conservation efforts for long-term success. Full story below. 👇 #ClimateChange #Biodiversity #COP16

🌳 #COP16 | The United Nations estimates natural climate solutions can provide more than one third of the #climate mitigation we need between now and 2030. The solution to climate change and #nature loss begins with action against #deforestation. 🏦 At present, around US$7 trillion a year goes into funding activities which negatively impact nature. How can we transform the financial and corporate systems to urgently reverse these negative impacts? 💡 Hear some innovative solutions by attending our key events in #COP16Cali today:  1️⃣Introducing The Little Book of Nature Business - https://lnkd.in/eyJUmZR4 2️⃣The new era of deforestation monitoring tools for financial institutions - https://lnkd.in/ei5Z4eHB 3️⃣The Role of Finance in the GBF: Deforestation Due Diligence in Practice - https://lnkd.in/esF6Y6b5 COP16 Colombia UN Biodiversity #Biodiversity #UN #Colombia

🌍 What is COP29 Azerbaijan? Understanding the Next Step in Climate Action 🌍 COP29, short for the 29th Conference of the Parties, is the upcoming global climate summit where world leaders, businesses, and activists gather to discuss climate change solutions and strengthen environmental commitments. Starting today (11th November) and running until next Friday (22nd November), this year’s focus will be on implementing the goals set by the Paris Agreement and supporting climate adaptation for the most vulnerable regions. 🌱 From decarbonisation targets to biodiversity conservation, COP29 is a unique moment for collective action toward a sustainable future. We’ve outlined some of the previous COP’s that have happened, but keep an eye on our channels as our team are there on the ground and will be sharing their thoughts and insights. 💪✨ #COP29 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #COP29Azerbaijan #Baku

As world leaders gather for major summits on #biodiversity and climate change like #COP16 and #COP29, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are calling for greater support for their tried and tested solutions 📢 Indigenous territories, which cover 37% of the earth’s natural land, are essential for safeguarding biodiversity. But worldwide, these ecosystems are being degraded, undermining essential services such as clean water, food and resilience to climate change. Indigenous Peoples have repeatedly called for solutions that protect their rights to land and self-determination but their voices are still marginal in policymaking. 🗣️ Their traditional knowledge and innovations provide vital solutions for addressing the nature and climate crises. Find out what their call is to world leaders ahead of #COP16 in this new blog by Krystyna Iied 👇 https://lnkd.in/dE5F8xKb

As world leaders gather this week at the Biodiversity COP16 in Cali and a month before world leaders gather at Baku for COP 29, the Welsh Government has published a strategy focused on delivering a Wales adapted for our changing climate. As part of the Climate Adaptation Strategy for Wales 2024,  I created "Our Adaptation Action Plan for Transport". Wales needs our transport networks to function for daily life, economic activity, and the health and well-being of our communities. It is essential that for our transport infrastructure, we plan for the long term to adapt to future climate hazards so that our existing, retrofitted and new transport assets are robust and prepared for future climates. Please take a look and get in touch if you have any questions. #ClimateAdaptationStrategyforWales2024 #COP16 #CP29 #WelshGovernment #Arup #ClimateResilience #ClimateAdaptation #Transport https://lnkd.in/eZQsiEFX