Our CBD COP16 side events: an overview

At CBD COP16, WECF will organise and participate in a number of side events. If you are present at CBD, you are invited to join. Below you can find an overview of the side events we have either (co-)organised or we will participate in.


22 October: The Irene Dankelman Young Ecofeminist Award Ceremony: celebrating grassroots women in biodiversity

The event provides a podium for women environmental defenders from around the world to share their visions, priorities, practices and policy demands. It will be informative and celebratory, with emphasis on exchange and learning and the announcement of the Young Ecofeminist Award. Find out more about this event on the event page.

Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Time (UTC-5): 14:30 – 15:15

Venue: Green zone, Colombian Cali Chamber of Commerce Main Hall

22 October: Mujeres incidiendo en la conservación de biodiversidad y NDC (Organised by ENDA Colombia)

The aim of the session is to present recommendations from women towards updating NDCs and community-based ecosystem management as a contribution to biodiversity conservation. This promotes gender inclusion and equity in environmental solutions and decision-making, which is fundamental to the implementation of international frameworks.

Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Time (UTC-5):  14:00 – 15:00

Venue: Green zone, Banco de Occidente

23 October: Celebrating grassroots women and feminist frontline defenders for biodiversity and climate action

The roundtable will be a space for the award winners to further share their vision, priorities, practices and policy demands and for all of us to grapple with some of the challenges young people face in their journey for change.

Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Time (UTC-5): 16:30 – 17:30

Venue: Blue Zone, CBD Women’s Caucus pavilion

For some of the events you can register by visiting https://proco16.com/
You can find the events by clicking on the date and searching for the event title.

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