On October 20, 2024, the world took a critical step toward healing the planet, as the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) opened in Cali, Colombia. Kenya has set a national target to effectively manage all areas, both land and marine, by 2030 to minimize biodiversity loss.
Key actions to achieve this target include implementing the National Spatial Plan (2015-2045) and developing biodiversity-inclusive spatial plans for all 47 counties. Kenya will also prioritize the creation and execution of management plans for protected and conserved areas, including Marine Spatial Plans.
This story was produced as part of the 2024 CBD COP16 Fellowship organized by Internews' Earth Journalism Network. It was first published in Talk Africa on October 24, 2024. It has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Banner image: COP16 - MAKING THE FUTURE 24OCT / Credit: UN Biodiversity via Flickr
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