Energy
Over half of nations submit nature pledges ahead of COP17
Analysis shows 58% of countries have met UN calls to submit biodiversity action plans as delegates prepare for COP17 in Armenia.
Key points
- Carbon Brief analysis indicates 113 countries have submitted new national biodiversity strategies and action plans.
- COP17 in Yerevan marks the halfway point for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
- Numerous African and South American nations have updated their plans over the past year.
What happened
According to Carbon Brief, 58% of countries have fulfilled a United Nations request to deliver updated national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs). This milestone arrives two years past the original schedule set for the COP16 summit held in October 2024. Participation has grown from 55 nations a year ago to 113 countries currently.
Delegates are scheduled to meet in Yerevan, Armenia, for the COP17 summit. This upcoming gathering represents the halfway point of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which was established in 2022 with the objective of halting nature decline before 2030.
Regional updates and missing reports
Several African nations have published updated plans over the last year, including Algeria, Botswana, Egypt, Nigeria's neighbors like Cameroon, and many others across the continent. South American countries, notably Brazil, have also submitted documentation.
Meanwhile, certain major economies and megadiverse nations have not yet produced new NBSAPs. Carbon Brief reported that the United States, Russia, Peru, Papua New Guinea, and South Africa have not released updated strategies.
Funding and review
Financial constraints have slowed progress for various developing regions. However, the Global Environment Facility noted that 120 out of 139 nations seeking financial aid since COP16 have successfully secured support.
The upcoming summit in Armenia will feature the first global review of member state progress regarding the 23 targets outlined in the 2022 framework.
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