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After two years of negotiations and a week of talks in South Korea, UN member states failed to reach an agreement. Talks will continue in 2025.
The conference, which takes place in Riyadh from 2-13 December, aims to deliver on international commitments to tackle desertification, land degradation and drought.
The three winners will receive prize funds, as well as the benefits of recognition, such as attracting investment opportunities and building a better quality of life for citizens.
In Focus
This year’s COP16 biodiversity conference introduced new measures to ensure the involvement of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in protecting nature, as well as establishing a new Fund for the use of Digital Sequence Information.
LIFE projects also featured at this year's summit, showcasing how it is protecting wildlife for both people and the planet.
And don’t miss our special COP16 episode of ‘The Road to Green’ straight from Cali, Colombia.
Success Stories
Restoring Nature to Enhance Water Management and Retention in Belgium-Netherlands Cross-Border Park.
How the LIFE BEAVER project is promoting human - beaver coexistence, and inspiring others to follow suit.
Mercury pollution is a critical problem worldwide, with large socio-economic, environmental and health impacts. By utilising bacteria, we might have a solution.