India, Nov. 1 -- The twelve-day-long 17th conference (COP17) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) ended with the uneasiness of unfinished business. Member countries reiterated that the biodiversity crisis existed but did not agree on how countries need to accelerate work and ensure that the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) targets are met by 2030. This is despite the fact that delegates began discussions three days before the formal beginning and spilled over one extra day.

In response to the first review of progress towards the KMGBF, delegates developed the Yerevan Pathway which identifies priorities for action through 2030. The pathway was finalised through negotiations and reiterated the importance of...