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COP17: nearly 200 states adopt two biodiversity texts

By , based on Kassataya

Map: Arménie

COP17 on biodiversity ended after nearly 200 states adopted two compromise texts, including a global review of the 2022 Kunming-Montreal agreement. The framework sets 23 targets to be met by 2030, but most are behind schedule, according to AFP.

Nearly 200 states adopted two texts at COP17 on biodiversity, Armenia’s Environment Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan announced, according to AFP. The conference ended on Saturday 31 October at about 10.20am local time.

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