Every two years, leaders from around the world gather to discuss the state of life on Earth, negotiating agreements to preserve biodiversity and stop the destruction of nature.
This week, representatives of 196 countries are gathering in Cali, Colombia, for the 16th UN Conference of the Parties summit (Cop16). It is the first biodiversity-focused meeting since 2022.
Governments are expected to present national strategies on how they plan to meet the targets known as National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs).
Initial indications are that more than 80% of governments will arrive empty-handed, although some have good excuses: countries with enormous biodiversity such as Brazil say they need more time.
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