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Participation in the Cities for Life Summit
Durban's delegation joined an international summit focused on local government leadership in biodiversity conservation and sustainable urban development. The event brought together over 220 local government representatives from 47 countries to advance global biodiversity goals.
Durban was among the 500 participants, including approximately 220 local government representatives from 47 countries to attend the city and sub-national biodiversity summit, Cities for Life, held in parallel with the CBD/COP11 on 15 and 16 October in Hyderabad, India.
Places
eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
CBD/COP11
Engagement with the Cities in Biodiversity Hotspots Programme
A ten-year global initiative that supports over 250 cities located in or near biodiversity hotspots by providing a platform for action and city-to-city learning on biodiversity conservation.
Introduction to the Cities in Biodiversity Hotspots Programme, a ten-year global initiative seeking to provide over 250 cities located in and around the 35 biodiversity hotspots of the world with a platform to take action on biodiversity and aid city-to-city learning.
Access to the Cities and Biodiversity Outlook (CBO) report
The Cities and Biodiversity Outlook (CBO) is a global assessment report on urban development, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, launched during the summit. It provides insights from over 120 scientists and policymakers worldwide.
The Cities and Biodiversity Outlook (CBO) was launched at the Cities for Life Summit this year during the CBD/COP11 held in Hyderabad, India.
