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UN Regional Commission's High-level side event #cop16colombia of the CBD - Message by ECLAC Executive Secretary, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs. Cali, Colombia, 29 October, 2024. Latin America and the Caribbean is renowned for its vast biocultural richness. Biodiversity and its ecosystem services support livelihoods of millions of people and economic and social development in many countries and territories. However, in our region, the environmental pressure posed by the unsustainable use of natural resources has led to the reduction of productivity and numerous conflicts. It is therefore crucia…

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