Topics: (1) Reforestation and (2) Biodiversity Loss

The 30th annual Conference of Parties (COP 30) is the UN’s annual conference on climate change, and is held this year in Brazil. The Conference of Parties is a forum for delegations from all over the world to discuss affairs related to climate change, the Paris Climate Accords, and the implementation of the UN’s sustainable development goals. This year, delegates will focus on biodiversity loss and reforestation. Biodiversity loss is a key issue this year, as wildlife populations of flora and fauna are sharply declining, which creates negative feedback loops in the ecosystem further damaging the environment. Additionally, reforestation is a hot topic, as scandal broke out in the months leading up to COP 30 when thousands of acres of Amazon rainforest was deforested to make way for a highway that would make the conference more accessible. The pressure is on for the conference to address global reforestation as rainforests are some of the most crucial environments against climate change. Delegates will be challenged to design policies and create protocols to protect global ecosystems in the age of climate change.

More information will be released in the coming months!