Implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (Global Framework) adopted in December 2022 at the COP 15 will require the involvement of all economic sectors, particularly agriculture and food.
In short, coordination and synergies between sectors, between agriculture and the environment, and between the various global instruments and tools forming part of the global political landscape are required for the sustainable management of biodiversity.
The International Symposium “Agriculture, Biodiversity and Food Security: From Commitments to Actions” will be an important milestone in the implementation of the Global Framework.
Its specific objectives are to:
- Share and disseminate experiences in the protection and sustainable management of biodiversity in agriculture.
- Identify the constraints and opportunities for further integrating biodiversity into agrifood systems, considering the challenges of climate change and land degradation.
- Contribute to the implementation of the Global Framework for Biodiversity.
The discussions will lead to technical recommendations, based on discussions between participants, to help stakeholders in agrifood systems to implement the Global Framework through agriculture. This document will enable participants to share concrete recommendations with their respective organisations and will equip them to implement promising actions and measures.
Scheduled over two and a half days in hybrid mode (in person and virtual), the event will include plenary and working group sessions addressing the main targets of the Global Framework relevant to agriculture (see preliminary program), and also making links with other processes of importance to the sector. In addition, online participation modalities may be envisaged for some sessions, as well as pre-event consultations to facilitate the engagement of different categories of stakeholders and ensure broad geographical coverage. Field activities will also be considered alongside the symposium.
