09 May, 2019
International biodiversity conference announced
Scotland’s nature agency SNH has welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirming that Scotland will host a UN-backed international nature conference in Spring 2020.
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity issued a report earlier this week on the state of nature globally.
Chief Executive Francesca Osowska said:
“This international event marks a key milestone in defining the effort needed to sustain nature in the face of climate change and other pressures. Smaller countries can have a big impact when they take bold steps together – and Scotland is at the forefront through hosting this UN supported conference in Spring 2020.
“We know that decisive action now to protect and restore nature is vital in reversing the loss of biodiversity. It is also clear that enhancing and protecting our nature is part of the solution to the climate emergency.
“Scotland can be a beacon for the rest of the world through deploying the very best of its science and enterprise.”
Contact information
- Name
- Vicki Mowat
- Job Title
- Media manager
- vicki.mowat@nature.scot
Notes to editors
NatureScot is Scotland's nature agency. Responding to the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, we work to protect and restore nature by inspiring everyone to value our natural world. Our goal is a nature-rich, net-zero future for Scotland. For more information, visit our website at www.nature.scot
'S e buidheann nàdair na h-Alba a th’ ann an NàdarAlba. Bidh sinn a’ gleidheadh agus a’ slànachadh nàdar le bhith a’ brosnachadh a h-uile duine gu spèis a chur air an t-saoghal nàdarra againn, agus sinn a’ freagairt air an dà chùis-èiginn de chall bith-iomadachd ’s atharrachadh na gnàth-shìde. ’S e ar n-amas nàdar beairteach ’s cothromachadh carboin do dh’Alba. Airson an tuilleadh fiosrachaidh, thoiribh sùil air an làraich-lìn againn aig www.nature.scot
