2021 is the “Year of Impact”.
“COP26 of UNFCCC, COP15 of CBD and COP15 of UNCCD are convening; parties are expected to commit to a new global biodiversity framework and increase their ambition to combat climate change. Invigoration of synergies between conventions will hopefully set us on a path to greater sustainability and to achieving the SDGs in 2030. Underlying these global aspirations are regional, national and local actions that are practical and solutions-oriented.
The World Biodiversity Forum Virtual Events will bring together biodiversity scientists, scientists from disciplines relevant to the theme of the virtual event with representatives from key sectors (agriculture, finance, health), as well as other societal actors, e.g youth, to introduce case studies, tell us about success stories and highlighting synergies. Events are intended as calls to action, offering inspiration and positive examples for solutions to create an impact action agenda for biodiversity.
The series of events kicked off with a launch event on 7 January 2021, and will continue with six weekly events in May / June 2021. The event in January built the foundation (the why and the what), while events in May / June pick up specific themes and highlight options for actions and solutions (the how), and challenge the audience to follow suit and take action.”
More information on the events, and instructions for joining can be found here.
