From Yerevan to Antalya: closing the gap between global ambition and action on nature and climate

The UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 17), which took place last month in Yerevan, Armenia, delivered progress but exposed the continuing gap between global commitments and implementation.

As COP31 gets underway in Antalya, Türkiye, this commentary brings together perspectives from experts at Earth Capital Nexus, CETEx, TPI Centre and the Department of Geography and Environment to reflect on the achievements of COP17 and consider the priorities for the road ahead.

This commentary draws on discussion points raised at a webinar hosted by Global School of Sustainability: