IN an unexpected convergence, the three major environmental Conference of the Parties (COPs) — Biodiversity COP16, Climate COP29 and Desertification COP16 — are occurring in the last three months of 2024. This presents a unique opportunity to underscore the interconnectedness of the crises they address. Climate instability, biodiversity loss, land degradation, desertification and drought are not isolated issues; they are deeply intertwined facets of a single planetary crisis.
As we navigate the convergence of these COPs, it is critical to emphasize that success in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation is directly tied to our ability to get the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track by 2030. The integrated solutions we promote through the Tri-COPs will be pivotal in advancing key SDGs.
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