In October, Colombia will host COP16, the annual United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. The previous conference took place in 2022 in Montreal, Canada, where parties signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, setting global targets to safeguard biodiversity.
As countries consider how to reach their 2030 targets, private businesses are leading the way in building plans toward a sustainable global economy. In Colombia, companies are demonstrating how sustainable practices can be integrated into economic activities, contributing significantly to biodiversity conservation.
\"Businesses have a significant role to play in biodiversity conservation,\" said a spokesperson from a leading Colombian company. \"By incorporating sustainable practices, we can drive economic growth while protecting our natural resources.\"
The upcoming COP16 in Colombia offers an opportunity for governments and the private sector to collaborate on strategies to meet global biodiversity goals. With businesses taking initiative, innovative solutions are emerging to address the pressing challenges facing our planet's biodiversity.
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Colombian company leads charge for sustainable biodiversity solutions
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