'Save our life support systems': World leaders commit to fresh biodiversity efforts ahead of COP15

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Countdown to COP15: Landmark Leaders’ Event for a Nature-Positive World
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Countdown to COP15: Landmark Leaders’ Event for a Nature-Positive World

World leaders announce new biodiversity commitments as they declare upcoming nature summit a global priority

World leaders have stressed the importance of increased funding for conservation efforts, after this week highlighting how the upcoming COP15 Biodiversity Summit in Montreal in December represents an essential...

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