Biological diversity (biodiversity) comprises diversity of species and habitats as well as the genetic diversity within the individual species of fauna and flora. In this area, you will find interesting facts, worth seeings and current news about global protection of nature and biological diversity.
A range of decisions was taken on many important issues at the 17th UN Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan. The outcomes include a response to the first global review of the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework.
The World Nature Conference will focus on the question of what progress has been made since 2022 and how the goal of protecting at least 30 percent of land and marine areas by 2030 can still be achieved.
The conference in Fiji will lay the political groundwork for the UN Climate Change Conference COP31 in Antalya in November. State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth will take part on behalf of Germany.
Germany and India aim to promote more climate-resilient and sustainable development in the protection of wetlands. The two countries have also agreed to engage in closer technical cooperation on climate adaptation.
The main object of the visit is the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum under the theme "Together For More Resilience". Minister Schneider will open the Forum with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi.
