‘Ambition' problem: Why most Southeast Asian nations missed the COP16 biodiversity pledges deadline

Published on October 22, 2024

Most Southeast Asian nations missed the COP16 deadline to submit updated biodiversity pledges. Competing priorities and financing gaps have hampered nature commitments, say experts.

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