Hello! As with previous summits, we’ll be resuming daily updates during the UN biodiversity conference COP16 2.0, which is starting tomorrow in Rome. Countries are set to wrap up discussions on finance for nature. If you’re confused about why there’s another UN biodiversity summit, COP16 ended abruptly in Cali, Colombia, after an 11-hour final plenary lost quorum. Now, governments have to pick things up from where they left them. Notably, there wasn’t a decision on how to channel funds for biodiversity conservation. 13 ministers have so far confirmed attendance —including Canada, France, and the DRC. But observers say the lack of high-level political presence might become an issue when unlocking difficult finance talks. The meeting is lead by Susana Muhamad, who held a press conference today as COP16 president and Colombia’s environmental minister. She’s set to leave her job as minister next Monday. We’ll keep you updated on key news about the biodiversity talks. In the meantime, you can refresh your memory on the major issues up for discussion with these resources: - *COP16 hands power to Indigenous people but fails to bridge the nature finance gap* – our summary from Cali: https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/11/03/cop16-hands-power-to-indigenous-people-but-fails-to-bridge-nature-finance-gap-results/ - *A video explainer on what to expect in Rome*: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGc1nnIiWKE/ Thank you for being here! If you have any specific questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.