Coming up at CBD COP16 | 8th Summit for Subnational Governments & Cities: Taking Action for Biodiversity
8th Summit for Subnational Governments & Cities: Taking Action for Biodiversity | CBD COP16
OFFICIAL PARALLEL EVENT TO THE CBD COP 16
The 8th Summit for Subnational Governments & Cities: Taking Action for Biodiversity will gather Governors, Mayors and other subnational government leaders from around the world to engage directly with national leaders and their key stakeholders during the 16th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16). Engagements will focus on subnational biodiversity actions at the local and territorial scale, in contributing to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the Plan of Action under Decision 15/12.
What to expect
PARTNERING: Session 1 | Bridging the biodiversity finance gap: Partnering for nature
Explore innovative solutions, mechanisms and partnerships between subnational governments, cities, the private sector and Multilateral Development Banks to address the biodiversity finance gap.
PROGRES: Session 2| Whole-of-government solutions: Showcasing implementation progress made in urban and territorial action for biodiversity
Reflect on the progress made towards the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and Decision 15/12 Plan of Action, and other biodiversity-related Conventions and agendas.
PEACE: Session 3 | Living in harmony & making peace with nature: Sharing innovative practices
Learn from best practices and innovative solutions from local and subnational governments and other stakeholders that promote peaceful coexistence with nature, fostering sustainable development and biodiversity conservation.
Special announcements
Hear firsthand about new initiatives and exciting announcements from a wide range of leading subnational governments, cities, their networks and partners, including the launch of the Community of Practice Against Criminal Economies Affecting Biodiversity by the Mayor of Cali. CitiesWithNature will also be announcing our new cities and partners.
Watch the livestream
For more information visit the official Summit page
Every year, the world’s focus turns to nature as we celebrate special days during the months of May and June. 2024 is no exception. Below, you’ll find a snapshot of the special days celebrated and the rallying call for us to do more to restore our natural world and protect biodiversity so both people and nature can thrive.
World Migratory Bird Day
On World Migratory Bird Day, we recognized the importance of urban nature in cities as critical ecological corridors for migratory birds.
As these creatures journey across continents, urban areas serve as crucial refueling stations, offering a range of insects essential for their sustenance. The realities laid out in the 1st State of the World’s Migratory Species report paint a picture of migratory species in crisis. Rapid urbanization and habitat loss threaten vital stopover sites, endangering the birds that rely on them.
#CitiesWithNature that protect insects also protect #MigratoryBirds
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) May 8, 2024
Green spaces and water can support thriving insect habitats, which in turn provide nutrition, hydration & resting stops for migrating birds 🦜🌍https://t.co/PS60nJZH22#WorldMigratoryBirdDay#WMBD2024@WMBD pic.twitter.com/4gc75UpGck
DYK cities can take action to protect #MigratorySpecies & #EcologicalCorridors? The JourneysforLife initiative supports collaboration and conservation! 🗺️🐦
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) May 10, 2024
Is your city on a migratory route? Express interest now!https://t.co/CYGo2M2n6f#WorldMigratoryBirdDay#WMBD2024@WMBD pic.twitter.com/XKzO4IGBGo
Celebrating Mexico City this #WorldMigratoryBirdDay 🐦⬛
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) May 11, 2024
Mexico City provides refuge to many bird species, incl. 235 #migratorybirds. The city boasts diverse ecosystems, such as forests, wetlands & urban green areas, providing habitats for migratory birds during their stopovers. pic.twitter.com/PTOWlj9JnL
World Biodiversity Day
On International Day for Biological Diversity, we spotlighted the crucial role of cities in protecting our planet’s biodiversity.
Urban areas, hosting more than half of the world’s population, are significant contributors to the degradation and destruction of nature, exacerbating the decline of biodiversity. In spite of these challenges, cities emerge with innovative and shining examples of actions to protect the environment and shape our collective future.
🌿 Enhancing access to green spaces, valuing indigenous practices and incentivizing ecosystem conservation are vital steps cities can take #ForNature to support the #BiodiversityPlan this #BiodiversityDay#BePartofThePlanhttps://t.co/ef0eUIW8np pic.twitter.com/oiNmLgyXiP
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) May 16, 2024
Urban areas can play a significant role in biodiversity conservation by promoting the #BiodiversityPlan and sustainable practices 🌲
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) May 21, 2024
Cities CAN be #PartofthePlan🏙️#BiodiversityDay
Learn more: https://t.co/or47v7fygN pic.twitter.com/GKXhcgvu8c
On #BiodiversityDay we commend the inspiring work of cities #ForNature🌍✨
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) May 22, 2024
How is your city contributing to The #BiodiversityPlan?#CitiesWithNature supports cities to be #PartofThePlan
Read more: https://t.co/or47v7f0rf pic.twitter.com/CE4WO8pkTs
Living from, with, in, as nature - IPBES Assessment
This assessment reminds us that we are all living from, with, in and as nature.
From nature: emphasizing nature’s capacity to provide resources for sustaining livelihoods, needs and wants of people, such as food and material
With nature: has a focus on life (other than human) such as the intrinsic right of a fish in a river to thrive independently of human needs
In nature: refers to the importance of nature as the setting for people’s sense of place and identity
As nature: sees the natural world as a physical, mental and spiritual part of oneself.
Living FROM | WITH | IN | AS nature 🌍
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) May 31, 2024
The way we value nature impacts the way we conserve nature.
🌆 Cities must promote awareness and appreciation of nature among city residents to foster a culture of conservation #ForNature
#CitiesWithNature https://t.co/QJ6DYmGQT5 pic.twitter.com/CRMgGBPkB2
Living FROM nature 🌿
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) May 27, 2024
Nature provides resources to sustain the livelihoods, needs, and wants of people, including food and materials.
🏙️ Cities and urban dwellers rely on natural resources for daily sustenance and economic activities. pic.twitter.com/akbnZXBmQX
Living IN nature 🏞️
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) May 29, 2024
Nature is an important setting for people's sense of place & identity.
🌳 Urban dwellers benefit from access to green spaces & natural environments within cities for their well-being & quality of life.#CitiesWithNature #ForNaturehttps://t.co/QJ6DYmGQT5 pic.twitter.com/TpvZRl2maS
World Environment Day
This World Environment Day, the focus was on ecosystem restoration.
Ten reasons why cities play a key role in land restoration, combating desertification, and building drought resilience:
- The burden of cities: Urban areas, occupying 3% of Earth’s land, are responsible for 75% of resource and energy use, over half of waste, and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions, significantly contributing to land degradation.
- Urban restoration for climate change: Restoring urban ecosystems helps cities counter climate change and disasters by enhancing carbon sequestration, reducing emissions, and providing natural disaster protection.
- Economic benefits of restoration: Investing in restoration yields up to $30 in ecosystem services per dollar spent. Cities can capitalize on these benefits by incorporating green infrastructure and restoration projects.
- Urban biodiversity: Protecting urban biodiversity creates sustainable environments. This includes conserving wildlife habitats through biodiversity considerations in urban planning, governance, and resource allocation.
- Sustainable urban planning: Cities can address land degradation by incorporating sustainable land use practices that mitigate climate change impacts, such as increased droughts and heatwaves.
- Food security and urban agriculture: Land degradation reduces global food productivity. Urban agriculture can help cities improve food security and reduce the urban heat island effect.
- Water management: Land degradation affects water supplies. Cities need sustainable water practices, like rainwater harvesting and restoring natural water bodies, to ensure clean water availability.
- Indigenous knowledge: Indigenous communities are vital for conservation. Cities can incorporate traditional ecological knowledge into urban green space management.
- Youth engagement: Engaging youth in restoration projects is crucial. Cities should invest in youth-led initiatives to foster new environmental stewards.
- Women’s involvement: Women are integral to restoration efforts. Urban policies should promote gender equality and involve women in land use and conservation decision-making.
These points underscore the importance of integrating environmental sustainability into urban planning and policy-making for the well-being of urban communities and the planet.
🌄Restoring urban ecosystems, such as green spaces and waterways, can help cities counter the #ClimateCrisis and climate-related disasters 🌇
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 6, 2024
Learn more at: https://t.co/HNZys0p1jR#WorldEnvironmentDay#GenerationRestoration#ForNature pic.twitter.com/oOcxCDkVw2
Including biodiversity in...
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 7, 2024
✅urban planning
✅governance
✅resource allocation
...is key to foster healthy environments & conserve local and migratory wildlife habitats in urban areas🌱🌺🌊https://t.co/Wo8R1yFwl5#WorldEnvironmentDay#GenerationRestoration#ForNature pic.twitter.com/2X9YYQ1hAH
🌏Indigenous communities, women & youth play a vital role in conservation & sustainable urban development.
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 11, 2024
🤝Urban policies must promote equality & diversity in decision-making, land use & environmental conservation.#WorldEnvironmentDay#GenerationRestoration#ForNature pic.twitter.com/IpG8epXquY
World Day to Overcome Desertification and Drought
On World Day to Overcome Desertification and Drought we highlighted how healthy land is crucial across both rural and urban areas.
Urban migration often distances populations from the impacts and management of their natural resources, leading to potential conflict and instability. That’s why cities must #UNited4Land to protect our future.
🌏This #DesertificationandDroughtDay we acknowledge the future of land resources lies in the hands of the youth. Cities must support the pivotal role of youth & local communities in safeguarding our land for generations to come.#UNited4Land#ForNaturehttps://t.co/BAsvNfzBtu pic.twitter.com/wDdwQCLRcU
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 17, 2024
🌆🌲Land is important across rural & urban areas. Urban migration distances populations from the impacts & management of natural resources. Cities must be #UNited4Land to protect the ecosystem services we rely on.#DesertificationandDroughtDay#ForNaturehttps://t.co/YGP6xwtFwe pic.twitter.com/CuXWolTTLv
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 13, 2024
🛤️Caring for land = intergenerational responsibility. @UNCCD’s global knowledge exchange platform enables intergenerational learning to preserve & share ancestral knowledge with future land stewards.#DesertificationandDroughtDay#UNited4Land#ForNaturehttps://t.co/tuRveMlMKu pic.twitter.com/JwDbiSX8Bu
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 14, 2024
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