Convention on Biological Diversity

German diplomat and environmental policy expert to take reins at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity ahead of crucial COP16 international biodiversity talks in Colombia this autumn

More than 250 scientists have called on European institutions to ban destructive fishing practices by 2030 in Marine Protected Areas

Wetland International calls for protection of crucial ecosystems ahead of the delayed COP15 Biodiversity Summit

First in-person negotiations geared at delivering landmark global treaty to reverse biodiversity loss deliver new draft text, but campaigners remain underwhelmed at pace of progress

Plus China's five-year green industry plan, EU CO2 prices reach record high, and more of the top green business news around the world this week

China and UN confirm plans to split key negotiations for potential global treaty for biodiversity into two parts, with virtual talks set for October followed by in-person meeting next year