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The GLF at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16)

From 21–31 October 2024, our team traveled to Cali, Colombia to cover this year’s United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16).

You’ll find all of our coverage on this page. To learn more:

  • Join the GLF WhatsApp channel for daily updates. Scan the QR code or click here. 
  • Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X/Twitter for updates, live-streamed interviews and daily wrap-ups.

We also reported from two side events: the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium and Rewarding Nature: Towards a Roadmap to Finance the Biodiversity Framework.

Stay tuned for our live coverage from the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) and UNCCD COP16 later this year!

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