COP17 Adopts Yerevan Pathway on Biodiversity
Countries at the COP17 biodiversity meeting have adopted a plan called the Yerevan Pathway to speed up work on nature priorities. Delegates said the two-week talks showed that gaps can be narrowed and promises turned into decisions. They agreed to step up efforts to stop biodiversity loss, though some disputed issues were also part of the talks.
Context
Context: The Convention on Biological Diversity is a UN-backed treaty that sets global goals for protecting plants, animals and ecosystems. COP stands for Conference of the Parties, the meeting where member countries review progress and make new decisions.
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