UN Biodiversity Summit in Colombia: Plant-for-the-Planet Advocates for Halting Deforestation by 2030 – Interview Opportunities with Founder Felix Finkbeiner
Dear Members of the Press,
The 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (UN CBD COP16) will take place from October 21 to November 1, 2024, in Cali, Colombia. This landmark event is being called the first "implementation conference" in the history of biodiversity policy.
Key Demands and Goals
Plant-for-the-Planet is advocating for governments to stick to their 2022 pledge of halting deforestation by 2030 and to convince governments of the Global North to step up financing. We will particularly emphasize the Norwegian and German governments as role models for effective international collaboration. Another key aim of the delegation is to support the Brazilian government's Tropical Forest Forever Fund (TFFF) proposal.
Plant-for-the-Planet Delegation and Side Event
Over 12,000 attendees are expected, including international Climate Justice Ambassadors from Plant-for-the-Planet. On October 26, from 9 to 10 a.m., Plant-for-the-Planet will host a side event titled "Partnerships for Biodiversity" to work towards these critical objectives.
Felix Finkbeiner, founder of Plant-for-the-Planet, will be on-site and available for interviews to share insights and expectations regarding the conference and its impact on both the climate crisis and biodiversity loss. At this link, you can find video statements (ENG / GER) from Felix Finkbeiner available for your unrestricted editorial use.
Possible Topics:
Should we focus on conserving existing forests or planting new ones?
How do forest financing tools like the Amazon Fund and TFFF work, and what are risks and benefits?
What can other countries learn from President Lula da Silva?
This CBD COP16, taking place from October 21 to November 1, 2024, in Cali, Colombia. The key focuses are the review of the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Agreement, adopted at the CBD COP 15 in Montreal in December 2022, and the mobilization of financial resources to support global conservation efforts. Other central topics include the goal to protect 30 percent of the world’s natural areas by 2030 and the stronger inclusion of indigenous peoples, who play a critical role in protecting nature.
