YEREVAN: As governments face pressure to save a historic ecological accord whose objectives are becoming unachievable, nearly 200 countries will convene in Armenia on Monday for crucial talks. Four years ago, most nations made a historic appeal to stop and reverse environmental destruction by 2030, but governments have been slow to follow through on these commitments.
A key pledge to safeguard 30% of Earth’s land and oceans is among the many objectives of the so-called “Paris Agreement for Nature” that are slipping behind schedule. Progress has been slow on some of the pact’s most difficult goals, like reducing subsidies for fossil fuels and other influential businesses.
Prior to the official UN negotiations known as COP17, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated on Friday, “We must honestly admit that collectively, we are not yet on track as needed.” The conference takes place during a challenging period when public finances are strained, and political focus is on wars, geopolitical tensions, and a worldwide oil crisis.
Before the official negotiations, only a small number of international leaders attended a high-level meeting, including UN chief Antonio Guterres, but mostly heads of state from neighbouring Central Asian countries.
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