Inspectorio Integrates Lab Data Into Its Sustainability Platform

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a multilateral environmental agreement on: (1) the conservation of biodiversity; (2) the sustainable use of the components of biological diversity; and (3) the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. For the previous decade the actions of Parties to the CBD were guided by the “Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020”, including its 20 “Aichi Biodiversity Targets”.  The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the governing body of the Convention, which advances implementation of the Convention through the decisions it takes at its meetings, which are normally held every two years.

Today’s global challenges, from climate change to health and digitalisation, are of unprecedented scientific complexity and transcend national borders, rendering isolated action ineffective. A prime example in this regard, the COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the need for more science-informed public decision-making and international scientific collaboration on solutions to global crises, once again making science-policy interfaces and science diplomacy a priority for governments worldwide. At global, regional, and national levels of governance science-policy interfaces, fostering relations between scientists and policymakers to enable joint formulation of knowledge and policy solutions, are today widely established.