The 16th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) closed today in Colombia, uniting over 190 countries to tackle the planet’s ecological crisis. From funding ecosystems to tech-driven conservation, here’s what went down.
The Money Talk
Delegates zoomed in on Target 19—a plan to funnel $200 billion annually into biodiversity projects by 2030. Think of it as a global GoFundMe for forests, oceans, and endangered species.
China’s Green Playbook
China flexed its eco-credentials, showcasing its Ecological Protection Red Line System—a GPS-like strategy to shield 30% of its land from development. With 26 nations backing its Kunming-Montreal Framework, the push to save habitats is going viral.
Tech Meets Nature
COP16 also greenlit a digital sequencing tool to track genetic resources fairly. Imagine blockchain, but for saving plants and animals.
As one delegate put it: ‘This isn’t just policy—it’s survival.’ With 23 targets now in play, the race to 2030 is on.
From funding ecosystems to tech-driven conservation, here’s what went down.
The Money Talk
With 26 nations backing its Kunming-Montreal Framework, the push to save habitats is going viral.
