The thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP13) was held in Cancun, Mexico, from 4 to 17 December 2016.
During CBD COP13, about 10,000 participants, including state representatives and international organizations, met in Cancun to negotiate agreements and commitments for the conservation of biodiversity, and its sustainability into the future.
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) brought the latest scientific research, insights and experiences to discussions held alongside the negotiations. CIFOR scientists presented important and innovative research regarding landscape restoration, food security, gender in forestry and REDD+.
Learn more about CIFOR’s involvement in CBD COP13 at:
https://www2.cifor.org/cifor-at-cbd-cop13/