Contested Nature: UN Convention on Biological Diversity at a Crossroads?

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Recording of the online event from 24. Sep 2020 A look at the state of our ecosystems shows an alarming extent of destruction of natural habitats and loss of biodiversity. The scientific community is warning of a sixth mass extinction. 2021 will be a key year for the protection of biodiversity. The 15th Conference of the Parties to the CBD aims to create a new framework for the United Nations’ international biodiversity policy. We are launching our “Contested Nature” online conference series with a statement of where we stand and an outlook, with a particular highlight on those aspects that are usually neglected in the nature conservation debate. With: Barbara Unmüßig, Heinrich Böll Foundation David Cooper, Convention on Biological Diversity –CBD Chee Yoke Ling, Third World Network Birgit Pickel, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development – BMZ Presenter: Christiane Grefe (Die ZEIT