Nature Protects If She Is Protected

The 11th Conference of the Parties (COP 11) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was held in Hyderabad, India, from October 8 to October 19, 2012. This global gathering focused on setting new targets for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources post-2010. Key discussions revolved around Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS), ecosystem services, funding for conservation efforts, integrating biodiversity concerns into various sectors, and expanding protected areas. The outcomes included the Hyderabad Declaration and the Hyderabad Call for Biodiversity Champions, emphasizing the urgency of halting biodiversity loss and integrating biodiversity considerations into policies and practices across different sectors.