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UN Secretary‑General Urges End to ‘War on Nature’ Ahead of COP17 in Armenia
WHY IT MATTERS
The outcome of COP17 will determine whether global biodiversity goals are met, impacting ecosystems, economies, and communities worldwide.
What happened
The United Nations Secretary‑General has called for an end to the “war on nature” as governments prepare to meet at the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia.
On Monday, delegates will face a practical question: are current measures sufficient to secure peace and restore progress toward global biodiversity targets?
The call underscores the urgency of aligning national actions with the world’s conservation commitments and highlights the need for tangible outcomes from the upcoming summit.
PRIMARY SOURCES
COP17: The world has a plan to save nature. Is it working?
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
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