COP16, the summit most importantly on climate changehas official headquarters: California. The decision is made by the presidential government Gustavo Petro, was announced this Tuesday, February 20th. “We tend to the most biodiverse region in Colombia, the Colombian Pacific,” he said on his social network account X, formerly Twitter, with a video of the sights of this city in the department Cauca Valleywhat the world will see at this meeting.
This way, California will accommodate this United Nations Conference on Biological Diversitywhich will take place from October 21st to November 2nd, 2024. More than 13,000 people from 200 countries are expected to gather, including presidents, ministers, business people and environmental activists.
COP16 will take place from October 21 to November 2, 2024 in the city of Cali, Valle del Cauca. Photo: @susanamuhamad/Twitter
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“The world in the city of Cali wants a social pact to be made in the city. Heal open wounds that have not completely healed. Congratulations Cali, see you there,” Petro said, referring to the social outburst the city experienced in 2021 after Iván Duque’s government presented a tax reform proposal to Congress.
What is COP16?
The Conference of the Parties (COP) is a discussion platform of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). According to the environmental organization WWF, this event is expected to discuss issues related to the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and a fair and equitable distribution of the benefits from the use of genetic resources. .
The goals set for 2030, including conserving 30% of land and oceans, reducing pesticides, involving indigenous peoples and others, will be assessed for the first time at COP16 in Cali.
COP16 is considered the most important event in Colombia. Photo: @infopresidencia/Twitter
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The authorities celebrate the appointment of Cali as the venue for COP16
The choice of Cali as the venue for COP16 caused a stir among its mayor, Alejandro Ederwho highlighted the advantages of this designation.
“For the first time in many years, the world will turn its eyes to our city and our region and expect something positive. We will use this event to be conciliatory,” the mayor told local media.
In this sense, the Environment Minister would like Susana MuhammadHe also conveyed his congratulations and emphasized that he was the one largest event ever to take place in Colombia. “Cali, it is time to lead the change to achieve peace with nature,” he wrote on his social networks.