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SUMMARY:CBD COP 17
DESCRIPTION:Verra staff participating: Sinclair Vincent\, senior director\, program development | Varun Aggarwal\, Senior Manager\, Head of Plastic Program \nThe UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17) is held in Yerevan\, Armenia\, from October 19 to 30\, 2026\, under the theme “Taking Action for Nature.” Marking the crucial midpoint between the 2022 agreement of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and its 2030 targets\, the summit focuses on shifting from high-level commitments to urgent\, practical action. \nVerra will participate in COP17\, with staff engaging in events and discussions throughout the conference. \nDate: Monday\, October 26\, at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm local time \nFrom Consultation to Co-Creation: Recognising Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge and Customary Governance in Biodiversity and Carbon Standards \nHosted by: The Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Engagement Forum \nLocation: Nature Positive Pavilion\, COP17 \nVerra staff speaking: Sinclair Vincent\, senior director\, program development
URL:https://verra.org/events/cbd-cop-17/
LOCATION:Meridian Expo Center\, yerevan\, Armenia\, Yerevan\, Armenia
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