{"id":49660,"date":"2025-02-26T07:47:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/women4biodiversity.org\/?p=49660"},"modified":"2025-04-28T17:34:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T15:34:04","slug":"opening-plenary-of-the-resumed-meeting-of-cbd-cop16-2-resources-financial-instruments-and-gender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/women4biodiversity.org\/es\/opening-plenary-of-the-resumed-meeting-of-cbd-cop16-2-resources-financial-instruments-and-gender\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening Plenary of the Resumed Meeting of CBD COP16.2 : Resources, Financial Instruments and Gender"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=\u00bbin_container\u00bb full_screen_row_position=\u00bbmiddle\u00bb column_margin=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_tablet=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_phone=\u00bbdefault\u00bb scene_position=\u00bbcenter\u00bb text_color=\u00bbdark\u00bb text_align=\u00bbleft\u00bb row_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb row_border_radius_applies=\u00bbbg\u00bb overflow=\u00bbvisible\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3″ gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb shape_divider_position=\u00bbbottom\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb][vc_column column_padding=\u00bbno-extra-padding\u00bb column_padding_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_position=\u00bball\u00bb column_element_direction_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_element_spacing=\u00bbdefault\u00bb desktop_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb tablet_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb phone_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color_opacity=\u00bb1″ background_hover_color_opacity=\u00bb1″ column_backdrop_filter=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_shadow=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_link_target=\u00bb_self\u00bb column_position=\u00bbdefault\u00bb gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3″ width=\u00bb1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=\u00bbdefault\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb border_type=\u00bbsimple\u00bb column_border_width=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_style=\u00bbsolid\u00bb][vc_column_text css=\u00bb\u00bb text_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb el_class=\u00bbcaption\u00bb]\n
The opening plenary session of CBD COP16.2<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=\u00bbin_container\u00bb full_screen_row_position=\u00bbmiddle\u00bb column_margin=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_tablet=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_phone=\u00bbdefault\u00bb scene_position=\u00bbcenter\u00bb text_color=\u00bbdark\u00bb text_align=\u00bbleft\u00bb row_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb row_border_radius_applies=\u00bbbg\u00bb overflow=\u00bbvisible\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3″ gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb shape_divider_position=\u00bbbottom\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb][vc_column column_padding=\u00bbno-extra-padding\u00bb column_padding_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_position=\u00bball\u00bb column_element_direction_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_element_spacing=\u00bbdefault\u00bb desktop_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb tablet_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb phone_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color_opacity=\u00bb1″ background_hover_color_opacity=\u00bb1″ column_backdrop_filter=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_shadow=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_link_target=\u00bb_self\u00bb column_position=\u00bbdefault\u00bb gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3″ width=\u00bb1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=\u00bbdefault\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb border_type=\u00bbsimple\u00bb column_border_width=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_style=\u00bbsolid\u00bb][vc_column_text css=\u00bb\u00bb text_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb]\n

Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity reconvened on the 25th of February in Rome to concur on unfinished agendas from COP 16 at Cali, Columbia. This resumed session is critical to ensure that Parties reach a consensus on a Resource mobilization strategy to support the implementation of Target 19<\/a> of the KM-GBF,\u00a0 which could not be resolved at Cali.<\/h4>\n

This comes from a long-standing tussle between most developing country Parties and the Developed country Parties on the operationalisation of Article 21 of the Convention on Biological Diversity-the creation of a dedicated financial mechanism to be created under the authority and guidance of and be accountable to the Conference of Parties of the CBD. Hinging on this are crucial decisions related to the advancement of the Monitoring Framework and the Mechanism for Planning, Monitoring, Reporting, and Review, which are crucial to monitor and implement the KM-GBF and which were also called a \u2018package of decisions\u2019 deliberated by COP 15.<\/p>\n

The plenary began with the opening remarks by Ms. Susanna Mohamed, Colombia’s Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development and COP16 President. She emphasised the importance of global cooperation, multilateralism, and fulfilling commitments made in previous COPs (Montreal and Cali). She also highlighted the need for financial resources to achieve biodiversity targets and address the planetary crisis.<\/p>\n

Ms. Susanna also highlighted that apart from the L document<\/a>, the revised Reflection note about agenda item 11<\/a>from her meetings with Parties to build consensus around the issue of Resource Mobilisation was also available for Parties to reach a decision. The note addresses critical issues of divergence and some synergies. It lays out an intercessional roadmap which provides a structured approach to addressing the financial needs for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use by creating a comprehensive financial architecture.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=\u00bbin_container\u00bb full_screen_row_position=\u00bbmiddle\u00bb column_margin=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_tablet=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_phone=\u00bbdefault\u00bb scene_position=\u00bbcenter\u00bb text_color=\u00bbdark\u00bb text_align=\u00bbleft\u00bb row_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb row_border_radius_applies=\u00bbbg\u00bb overflow=\u00bbvisible\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3″ gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb shape_divider_position=\u00bbbottom\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb][vc_column column_padding=\u00bbno-extra-padding\u00bb column_padding_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_position=\u00bball\u00bb column_element_direction_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_element_spacing=\u00bbdefault\u00bb desktop_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb tablet_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb phone_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color_opacity=\u00bb1″ background_hover_color_opacity=\u00bb1″ column_backdrop_filter=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_shadow=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_link_target=\u00bb_self\u00bb column_position=\u00bbdefault\u00bb gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3″ width=\u00bb1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=\u00bbdefault\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb border_type=\u00bbsimple\u00bb column_border_width=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_style=\u00bbsolid\u00bb][image_with_animation image_url=\u00bb49663″ image_size=\u00bbfull\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbentrance\u00bb animation=\u00bbNone\u00bb animation_movement_type=\u00bbtransform_y\u00bb hover_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb alignment=\u00bb\u00bb border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb box_shadow=\u00bbnone\u00bb image_loading=\u00bbdefault\u00bb max_width=\u00bb100%\u00bb max_width_mobile=\u00bbdefault\u00bb][vc_column_text css=\u00bb\u00bb text_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb el_class=\u00bbcaption\u00bb]\n

The opening plenary sets the stage for critical discussions on biodiversity, bringing together leaders, advocates, and communities to drive action for our planet.<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=\u00bbin_container\u00bb full_screen_row_position=\u00bbmiddle\u00bb column_margin=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_tablet=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_phone=\u00bbdefault\u00bb scene_position=\u00bbcenter\u00bb text_color=\u00bbdark\u00bb text_align=\u00bbleft\u00bb row_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb row_border_radius_applies=\u00bbbg\u00bb overflow=\u00bbvisible\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3″ gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb shape_divider_position=\u00bbbottom\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb][vc_column column_padding=\u00bbno-extra-padding\u00bb column_padding_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_position=\u00bball\u00bb column_element_direction_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_element_spacing=\u00bbdefault\u00bb desktop_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb tablet_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb phone_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color_opacity=\u00bb1″ background_hover_color_opacity=\u00bb1″ column_backdrop_filter=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_shadow=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_link_target=\u00bb_self\u00bb column_position=\u00bbdefault\u00bb gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3″ width=\u00bb1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=\u00bbdefault\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb border_type=\u00bbsimple\u00bb column_border_width=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_style=\u00bbsolid\u00bb][vc_column_text css=\u00bb\u00bb text_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb]\n

Key Positions by Country\/Region<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Developing countries, including Brazil, BRICS, African nations, and the Pacific States, strongly advocated for a new, dedicated financial mechanism under the authority of the COP, distinct from existing structures like the GEF. They expressed disappointment with the lack of consensus on resource mobilization (RM) and the failure of developed countries to fulfill their financial obligations under Articles 20 and 21 of the Convention. They emphasized the need for increased, predictable, and accessible funding with simplified processes and direct access modalities for developing countries and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPs and LCs). Moreover, they stressed that RM is critical for adopting other decisions and that financial mechanisms should be non-debt-creating.<\/p>\n

Developed countries, including the EU, UK, Norway, Australia, Switzerland, and Canada, acknowledged the need for financial solutions but favored a broader approach involving existing instruments like the GEF, the private sector, and innovative financing mechanisms. They expressed concerns about the complexity and potential burdens of creating a new, dedicated fund. They highlighted the importance of evidence-based reviews, streamlining existing processes, and ensuring that new financial mechanisms do not duplicate efforts or create new financial obligations. Some supported the Cali Fund and emphasized its potential for attracting private sector contributions.<\/p>\n

China and Russia supported the need for a sustainable financial mechanism and emphasized the obligations of developed countries to provide financing. Russia particularly stressed the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of existing mechanisms, such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF).<\/p>\n

Direct access to finance and gender considerations <\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is crucial to outline that the IIFB<\/a>, GYBN<\/a> and the Women\u2019s Caucus<\/a>have emphasised direct access to funding for Indigenous Peoples and Local communities, women and youth. While observers were not given an opportunity to speak during the plenary, some countries expressed\u00a0 the importance of direct access to finance, particularly for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPs and LCs), as well as the need to consider the role of women in biodiversity finance.<\/p>\n