An agreement on the world's future biological diversity is near. But the finish line has not yet been reached at the extra UN meeting in Rome. There is a risk that time will not be enough, says Sweden's chief negotiator Charlotta Sörqvist.
SwedenThe money is in focus when the UN's conference on biological diversity is now resumed. If countries fail to agree, a severe setback for nature is threatened.
SwedenThe UN meeting COP16 in Colombia on biological diversity was concluded without addressing any of the most important issues. Decisions have been made, but we worked overtime, says Sweden's chief negotiator Charlotta Sörqvist.
SwedenThe UN meeting on biological diversity, COP16, is to be concluded today, Friday. Intensive final negotiations are underway, but the major points of contention remain. I hope we will reach an agreement, says Sweden's chief negotiator Charlotta Sörqvist.
SwedenThe goal is to save the Earth's plants and animals. The previous UN meeting on biological diversity led to a historic agreement. Sweden's chief negotiator Charlotta Sörqvist believes in new successes at this year's meeting, which is underway in Colombia. I absolutely believe that we will come to an agreement, she says.
SwedenThe world's countries have agreed to protect 30 percent of land and sea areas by 2030. The Environment Minister admits that it will be difficult to achieve for Sweden's part. It is clear that we have major challenges, says Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).
Swedish politicsThe plan to save the Earth's plants and animals was nailed down two years ago. But since then, not much has happened. At this year's UN meeting COP16 in Colombia, demands are being raised for the world's countries to take action - before it's too late. And threats from the guerrilla movement EMC have led to massive police surveillance of the meeting.
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