Global leaders unite for nature and climate—Read the statement

The UNFCCC COP28 Presidency and other key international environmental bodies, recognizing the interlinked threats of climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem degradation, affirm their commitment to integrated, synergetic action. This Joint Statement, launched at the NDC-NBSAP Ministerial held on Nature, Land Use and Ocean Day at COP28, emphasizes the need for a unified approach, which is critical for meeting the Paris Agreement goals and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets.