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Countries need to translate the global plan to national targets, said David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity. UNIFEED

On Saturday, UN member countries finalized a “breakthrough” text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, after nearly two decades of talks. UNIFEED

Nearing the conclusion of a sometimes fractious two-week meeting, nations of the world today agreed on a historic package of measures deemed critical to addressing the dangerous loss of biodiversity and restoring natural ecosystems.UN BIODIVERSITY

The UN chief António Guterres said, “It’s high time to end the false dichotomy between profit and protection of the ocean. If we fail to protect the ocean and its seas, there can be no profit for anyone.” UNIFEED

Secretary-General António Guterres called for a “peace pact with nature,” as well as “a dramatic step up in climate action.” UNIFEED

On their day, the youth climate activists at COP27 took part in different “takeovers” and were seen – and heard – in almost every corner of the conference centre. UNIFEED

Ahead of the adoption of the High Seas Treaty, expected to take place this Friday, a US official said “concluding this agreement will unlock myriad new opportunities for conservation and help us reach our goal of ensuring a healthy, sustainable ocean for generations to come.” UNIFEED

Speaking at the General Assembly today, ECOSOC’s president called on all Member States to pursue inclusive approaches and proactively seek Indigenous Peoples' participation in their SDGs review and reporting processes. UNIFEED

During the 76th United Nations General Assembly - the annual gathering of world leaders and representatives across humanity to address and act on our planet’s most urgent crises - SUPERFLEX and ART 2030 presents the debut of Interspecies Assembly, a two-fold art project bringing the representatives and voices of other life forms to these discussions and decisions. UNIFEED

Launching a major report on the environment, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “Without nature’s help, we will not thrive or even survive.” For too long, he added, "we have been waging a senseless and suicidal war on nature.” UNIFEED