Following the inaugural session held in Cali in October 2024, the work of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) continues in Rome at the FAO headquarters. This phase of the conference marks a crucial moment for implementing global commitments to biodiversity protection and promoting sustainable solutions to the ecological crisis.
During the proceedings, government delegations will address key topics such as:
- The implementation of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), adopted in Montreal in 2022;
- Strengthening synergies between biodiversity, food security, and climate change;
- Financing conservation and ecosystem restoration measures;
- Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the sustainable management of natural resources.
Specifically, discussions are focused on decisions regarding resource mobilization and the financial mechanism (GEF), finalizing measurement tools for tracking progress against the monitoring framework for the 23 GBF targets, and the planning, monitoring, reporting, and review (PMRR) mechanism. The decisions made during these discussions will determine how progress towards GBF implementation will be assessed at COP 17 next year. The Parties will also consider integrating commitments from non-state actors, including youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, civil society, and the private sector, by finalizing a national reporting model.
The Italian delegation, led by representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, is actively engaged in the negotiations. The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), along with ISPRA, CNR, the National Biodiversity Future Centre (NBFC) of CNR, and the Botanical Garden of Turin, are also contributing to the discussions. No high-level segment is planned for this FAO session. The Italian delegation has actively participated in all preparatory, international, and European coordination meetings, reaffirming the importance of biodiversity conservation and Italy’s commitment on the global stage.
The conference will continue in the coming days with plenary sessions, working groups, and multilateral negotiations, aiming to define effective instruments to achieve the 2030 biodiversity targets.