Cape Verde minister attends biodiversity conference
The minister will join global leaders to accelerate the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework implementation.
Cape Verde's Minister of Environment will represent the nation at a high-level ministerial segment of a biodiversity conference on October 27 and 28. The meeting aims to strengthen political commitment to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. Discussions will focus on accelerating the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with attention to 2030 targets, financial resource mobilization, and international cooperation to halt biodiversity loss.
The conference program includes country interventions, ministerial consultations, and high-level panels on biodiversity commitments. Cape Verde's delegation also includes the National Director of Environment, João Mascarenhas Monteiro, and the Permanent Representative and National Focal Point for the Convention on Biological Diversity, Liza Helena Alves Lima. Their participation extends to the 12th meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and the 6th meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol.
The Cartagena Protocol ensures safe handling of modified organisms, while the Nagoya Protocol governs access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing. This biennial conference seeks to develop strategies and agreements to address the global biodiversity crisis. The minister's attendance signifies Cape Verde's engagement with international efforts to protect the environment.
Why it mattersCape Verde's participation in the biodiversity conference shows its commitment to international environmental agreements and sustainable resource management.