The IDB at COP16

About the COP16

COP16, the Biodiversity Conference will be held in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1. This major event will bring together key stakeholders in the pursuit of greater ambition for biodiversity protection. It presents an excellent opportunity for Latin America and the Caribbean to continue prioritizing biodiversity and contribute to poverty reduction, equitable development, enhanced food security, and the mitigation of environmental risks, all with the goal of improving lives in the region. Latin America and the Caribbean have the potential to become global leaders in providing solutions for the transition to nature-positive economic models.

Find us in:

Joint MDB Pavillion “Nature, People and Planet”

“Conservation International, Fondo Acción and IDB” Pavillion

“Amazonia Forever” Pavillion
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Agenda

Speakers

IDB Action Plan for mainstreaming Natural Capital and Biodiversity. Latin America and the Caribbean is home to seven of the world's 25 biodiversity hotspots, accounting for 40% of the world's biodiversity, 30% of the world's freshwater and nearly 50% of the world's tropical forests. Learn how the IDB Action Plan will help countries achieve their nature-positive objectives to boost the integration of biodiversity and natural capital into Bank operations in areas where nature can support economic, social and climate-smart development.

Nature-based solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean: regional situation and priorities for growth