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    Opinion: The capacity-building imperative — from proposals to progress

    COP 15 delivered ambitious commitments to halt biodiversity loss, yet achieving these goals is hindered by a capacity crunch. Private sector engagement is key to turning policy into reality, building networks, driving innovation, and building capacity.

    By Emily Rees // 21 October 2024

    A project with the ambition and imperative of the Global Biodiversity Framework, or GBF, needs huge impetus and collaborative support to transition from paper to practice. And while countries across the globe are aligning their commitments, a critical gap remains — the capacity to implement them on the ground both in terms of financial resources and technical skills.

    This capacity gap is especially evident in countries where biodiversity conservation is critical to livelihoods, and yet the infrastructure to support these efforts remains underdeveloped.

    The private sector has a pivotal role to play and to contribute meaningfully to bridging this gap. Beyond attending high-level negotiations, the sector is well-positioned to support capacity building through the deployment of innovative technologies, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnerships.

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