Lack of political interest, concerned with many areas, countries that are accused of obstructing. Discussions on COP15 biodiversity follow the classic process of international negotiations, but also face particular difficulties, experts and observers say.
Representatives of the 196 member states of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) are meeting in Nairobi from Tuesday to Sunday evening. Despite their hard work, it is clear on Saturday that little progress has been made. Time is running out as COP15, which has been postponed several times, will be held in Montreal in December. «The negotiator in me says that it is normalat the moment, but “There are still huge points of disagreement“The negotiator says with a yellow laugh.
The CBD members, plus the 195-nation European Union but not the United States, must agree on a global conservation framework by 2050 that some would like to see as strong as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
The CBD was born in 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit, like UNCAC CO climate COPs, but does not enjoy the same political և media attention, says Oscar Soria of the Avaaz NGO.
«These topics are not a priority on the political agenda of statesThis was confirmed to AFP by Alexander Rankovich, Professor of Sciences Po Paris.
Many present delegates come from the Ministries of Nature Protection. Gold »There is a structural weakness of these ministries compared to other areas“Agriculture, industry, finance,” Alexander Rankovich continues. «Why is it difficult here? Because no one at home cares«.
Some negotiators lack economic culture, while funding is crucial, the observer said.
“Double standard”
Protection of natural areas և rehabilitation, agriculture, fisheries, pollution, mining, sustainable production և consumption … CBD negotiations cover a number of areas.
It is impossible, as in climatic conditions, to have one goal: to limit global warming to և 1.5 ° C if possible, հատված on the front line as fossil fuels.
«When it comes to biodiversity issues, it’s unusually complexsays David Obura, a Kenyan coral researcher.
Representatives of indigenous peoples from several continents, whose lifestyles are more respectful of biodiversity, traveled to Nairobi to make sure their voices were better heard.
In Nairobi, everyone stays true to their positions,։ there is no will to reach a consensus.
We need to move forwardto get rid of the two-pronged modeling that we must pursue to transform our societies, especially in the most influential areas, such as agriculture.According to Juliet Landry, a researcher at IDDRI think tank. «In some cases, several models may coexist“, He judges.
China, which was supposed to host COP15 է retains the presidency, does not play enough of a mediator role, some participants say.
Brazil և Argentina is regularly mentioned in the corridors as a search for certain points to protect agribusiness.
«Brazil behaves as a blocker in the negotiations, presenting proposals at the last moment, weakening the ambitions.“He openly criticized WWF International CEO Marco Lambertini.
The delegates from the south have a more balanced view. «This is a very easy way to blame someone elseone of them said. Some argue that developing countries with the richest biodiversity need to develop economically.
Another speaksdouble standardNoting that the refusal of some rich countries to consider the request of developing countries to provide $ 100 billion a year and then $ 700 billion in financial aid is a powerful impediment to negotiations.
The European Union does not appear in the leading positions in Nairobi, several observers judge.
The opposite, “We are encouraged by countries like Nigeria, Colombia and Costa Rica that provide guidance on key issues such as finance.Says Claire Blanchard of WWF International.
Source: Le Figaro
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