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The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which will take place in Cali, Colombia, will be a decisive moment for the conservation and sustainable use of global biodiversity. This COP will be the first major meeting following the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Among the key topics of COP 16 is the implementation of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), which are essential to ensure that global commitments translate into concrete actions at the local and national levels. Brazil will play a crucial role in this discussion, and there is high anticipation around its presentation. Furthermore, the conference will debate the fair sharing of benefits arising from the use of biodiversity, with particular emphasis on Digital Sequence Information (DSI), raising important questions about resource sharing between countries. Another focus will be resource mobilization, especially the creation of robust financial mechanisms to ensure the implementation of the Global Framework’s goals.

The IIS will be represented by Rafael Loyola, Executive Director, Juliana M. de Almeida Rocha, Technical-Scientific Manager, and Bruna Pavani, Senior Researcher. Our representatives will participate in the following initiatives during the event:

• OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF PLANAVEG 2025-2028: LINKING NATIONAL POLICIES TO INTERNATIONAL RESTORATION GOALS
  Date: 28/10, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  Location: Brazil Pavilion, Pavilion #3, blue zone
  Description: The event will officially launch the update of the National Plan for the Recovery of Native Vegetation (PLANAVEG) for the period 2025-2028, highlighting the importance of ecological restoration to achieve the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets, particularly Target 2. It will also address global challenges such as climate change and combating desertification. The event will provide an opportunity to share experiences and discuss effective strategies to strengthen the restoration of degraded ecosystems.
  Organized by: Department of Forests/SBio/MMA, Brazil Climate, Forests and Agriculture Coalition, Instituto Internacional para Sustentabilidade (IIS), Conservation International (CI), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), World Resources Institute (WRI), and World Wide Fund for Nature – Brazil (WWF-Brasil)
• ASSISTED NATURAL REGENERATION OF FORESTS: A STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE TARGET 2 OF THE GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK
  Date: 28/10, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  Location: Brazil Pavilion, Pavilion #3, blue zone
  Description: The event will discuss Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) as a key strategy to achieve biodiversity goals, focusing on Target 2 of the Global Framework. Presentations will highlight the implementation of ANR in Brazil and other regions and explore the role of the ANR Alliance. This event will be an opportunity for exchanging experiences and mutual learning about the importance of this restoration approach.
  Organized by: Amazon Restoration Alliance, WRI Brazil, Instituto Internacional para Sustentabilidade (IIS)
• MODELING SCENARIOS OF BIODIVERSITY LOSS AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES TO ADVANCE RESILIENCE
  Date: 27/10, from 08:00 a.m. to 09:00 a.m.
  Location: Room 2, NPI Pavilion, Blue Zone
  Description: This panel will address the intersection between business and science, focusing on the contributions of the insurance sector to nature-based solutions. It will be an opportunity to discuss the interconnected crises of environmental degradation and climate change, as well as the role of nature-based solutions in community resilience and carbon capture.
  Organized by: EY, Swiss Re

In addition to the presentations, IIS will participate in the LIFE Coalition meeting and dinner on October 27, at the Movich Casa del Alférez Hotel, in Cali. This exclusive event will bring together major Brazilian companies to discuss sustainability initiatives within the corporate context.

COP 16 will be a space to measure global ambition, discuss strategies for equitable benefit-sharing, and ensure that the necessary resources are available to implement the Kunming-Montreal targets. Follow IIS’s participation in the conference through our social media channels.