This session will focus on key outcomes from COP16 in Cali, Colombia (21 October - 1 November). It will cover central themes, outputs and what they mean for COP30 (November 2025), as well as the role of business and its influence and next steps. It will support awareness and knowledge-building for businesses who could not attend the COP or have little awareness of it, with the aim of encouraging peer-to-peer learning, opportunities for collaboration and policy advocacy across the private sector.
Our expert speakers from the UN Global Compact, UNEP-WCMC, and leading companies will share valuable insights from COP16 and outline priorities for corporate action in 2025.
Learn about: The central themes and outcomes of COP16, how these outcomes will shape discussions ahead of COP30 in November 2025 and the critical role of businesses in biodiversity efforts and how they can influence future decisions.