A Statement from the subnational & local governments in the SBSTTA/SBI Special Virtual Sessions on Biodiversity, One Health and COVID

Statement by the European Committee of the Regions, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, Regions4 Sustainable Development, the Group of Leading Subnational Governments toward Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the Advisory Committee of Subnational Governments for Biodiversity (coordinated by Regions4 and the Government of Quebec) In the Special Virtual Session for SBSTTA 24 and SBI-3 on…

A Statement from the subnational & local governments in the SBSTTA/SBI Special Virtual Sessions Day 4

Statement read by a Regions4 Sustainable Development delegated speaker on behalf of subnational and local authorities at the Special joint session of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice and Subsidiary Body on Implementation Friday, 18 September 2020   Honorable Chairs, Co-chairs and distinguished delegates, I am taking the floor on behalf of…

Edinburgh Declaration released for signature

The Edinburgh Process Partners are extremely pleased to announce the publication of the Edinburgh Declaration. This sets out the aspirations of subnational and local governments from across the globe, for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework; and our commitment in standing ready to work alongside parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in taking transformative actions for nature over the coming decade and to deliver the 2050 vision of ‘living in harmony with nature.’ Please join us in calling for greater inclusion of subnational governments, cities and local authorities, in delivering for people and nature, by signing up to the Edinburgh Declaration