Bioamazonia Network at COP16
The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the governing body of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), an international treaty adopted at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Its objective is to establish agendas, commitments and frameworks for action to conserve biological diversity and put it to sustainable use, as well as to ensure the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources.
This year, COP16 will take place in Cali, capital of the department of Valle del Cauca (Colombia), between October 21 and November 1, 2024. The theme "Peace with Nature." is a call for reflection to improve the relationship we have with the environment, to rethink an economic model that does not prioritize the extraction, overexploitation and pollution of nature.
COP16 is taking place at a unique moment in the history of humanity, in which we are facing multiple crises and rapid changes that are dramatically altering the conditions of life on our planet and, in particular, in the Amazon biome. It is essential to highlight the relevance of the Amazon biome for the global climate and its importance as an indivisible whole, formed by different ecosystems from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean, its enormous biodiversity still little known and the numerous indigenous peoples and traditional communities that live there.
We will participate in official events in the COP16 blue zone and green zone:
The Bioamazonia Network recognizes the crucial role of science, technology and innovation in the creation of knowledge, the development of solutions for the Amazon bioeconomy and the sustainable management of biodiversity.
The Bioamazonia Network emphasizes the importance of joint action in the territory, in alliance with indigenous peoples and traditional communities, governments, the private sector and other stakeholders, that can guarantee the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity with added value and improve the quality of life.
The Bioamazonia Network reinforces the need for unprecedented transboundary cooperation to join forces and amplify the positive impact needed to avoid the point of no return in the Amazon biome.
