Events

The seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), where governments, Indigenous Peoples, scientists, civil society, and other stakeholders come together to advance global action to protect nature. COP17 will focus on implementing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, accelerating progress toward biodiversity targets, and strengthening international cooperation on conservation, sustainable use, and equitable benefit-sharing. The conference provides a key opportunity to showcase innovative partnerships and solutions that support healthy, resilient coastal and marine ecosystems, as we work towards 30x30.

A three-day workshop to share knowledge and experiences and build consensus on what is necessary, practical, and feasible for developing and implementing a regional roadmap for the conservation and restoration of coastal wetlands in Central America and Mexico.

Leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean gathered on Honduras' Caribbean coast to exchange solutions, strengthen partnerships, and shape the next chapter of Coastal 500.

Centered around the theme "Together we co-create sustainable development," the event convened global leaders from politics, business, science, and civil society to address multilateral cooperation, resilient economies, and financing for the Sustainable Development Goals. Coastal 500 was represented by Mayor Honor of Silgao, Philippines.

The 11th Our Ocean Conference in Kenya will convene global leaders to drive bold, measurable action for ocean protection and a sustainable blue economy.