With the GPFLR event, check out the restoration schedule at COP16

The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP) will be held from October 21st to November 1st in Cali, Colombia, under the theme "Peace with Nature." This is the first biodiversity-focused COP since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP 15 in December 2022—a landmark agreement designed to reverse biodiversity loss and promote sustainable development.

Recognizing the significance of this event, members of the Global Partnership on Forest and Landscape Restoration (GPFLR) will be present in Cali to engage in discussions, share experiences, and highlight actions taken for the planet.

A major highlight of the program is that, for the first time, the GPFLR will host its own event at COP 16 — a milestone that underscores the growing recognition of its impact.

On October 27th, at 17:45, the event "Forest and Landscape Restoration: Strategically Advancing Target 2 Implementation with Monitoring and Resource Mobilization Across the Rio Conventions" will be held at the International Union for Conservation of Nature Pavilion in the Blue Zone. The panel will feature experts who will present the latest progress on forest and landscape restoration, focusing on monitoring advancements and resource mobilization efforts.

The chair of the GPFLR, Anita Diederichsen (WWF) and the Vice-Chair, Jim Hallet (SER), will be present, as well as Mamadou Nepad (AFR100), Julian Fox (FAO), Chetan Kumar (IUCN), Victoria Gutierrez (Commonland) , Khalil Walji (CIFOR). 

The GPFLR, together with the Initiative 20x20, also invites you to a live panel discussion with leading governments from Latin America and champion organizations that recognize the contribution of landscape restoration towards nature positivity. The event “Breakfast session - Nature positive fast forward: matching high ambition with high quality for forest and landscape restoration”, will take place on October 29th, at the Big Room.

This and other significant events, organized by our partners, will be happening throughout COP 16 in Cali. Below, you'll find detailed information on the events, including dates, times, and venues.