Africa: COP16 – States Must Reinforce Human Rights Protections in Global Biodiversity Framework

Ahead of the COP16 Biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia, Amnesty International’s Secretary General emphasizes the importance of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework with human rights safeguards to protect biodiversity. The monitoring framework must track states’ compliance, Indigenous Peoples’ land rights, and conservation efforts, as well as the safety of environmental defenders. Delegates must prioritize these issues to address the biodiversity crisis and ensure a sustainable environment.

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