Critical Analysis of the Outcomes of SBI-5 and COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) with Respect to Advancing Gender and Human Rights

This analysis from Women4Biodiversity delves into the outcomes of the Fifth Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-5) and the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties (COP16) under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) that took place in Cali, Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024. This document focuses on the strides and challenges in integrating gender equality and human rights into biodiversity governance. It examines policy advancements, gaps, and actionable recommendations to ensure gender-equitable implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF).