Concerns are mounting that too little progress is being made toward the protection of global biodiversity
“We know that we can’t get to our goal without continued support to countries who have a majority of the biodiversity but not always the means to protect it,” Mr. Guilbeault said.
Friday’s announcement was welcome news for international environmental advocates on a day when a mid-December snowstorm appeared to be the least formidable obstacle facing negotiators as they struggle to reach an agreement on a framework for the protection of global biodiversity. Rumours are percolating through the conference about what is on the table and what may be getting lost in the process. As one example, Alexandra Barron, who leads the ocean program for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, said she hoped that the end result will not be to reduce the 30-per-cent target for oceans in order to keep that figure in the final agreement for land.
Each pair matches a wealthy country with one from the global south with the aim of reaching consensus on a specific set of issues and consulting with other participants to find a way forward.
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