The ^16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity took place from 21 October ^to 1 November 2024 in Cali, Colombia. This international event brought together delegations from 140 countries, with a total of around 18,000 participants, to discuss actions to be taken to protect global biodiversity. Colombia, as the host country, highlighted its natural wealth while stressing the threats to its ecosystems.

Cameroon, recognized for its exceptional biodiversity, actively participated in this conference. The Cameroonian delegation, led by the Minister in charge of the Environment, presented its conservation efforts and initiatives to combat poaching. She also shared experiences on the sustainable management of natural resources and called for increased international support to strengthen its conservation capacities.

During COP16, discussions focused on the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Agreement adopted in 2022, which aims to stop the loss of biodiversity by 2030. Financial issues were at the heart of the debates, with a call to mobilize 200 billion dollars per year for the protection of biodiversity. The Colombian Minister of the Environment, Susana Muhamad, urged northern countries to increase their contributions, stressing the importance of urgent and substantial resources to achieve the goals set.