Highlighting the positive progress made since launch of the Action Initiative for KMGBF, in terms of practical actions taken by China, as the COP15 President, in cooperation with other Parties and stakeholders to promote the implementation of the KMGBF.

Seize the critical moment of the opening of COP16 to exchange views on key negotiation issues for COP16, create a positive momentum and inject political impetus for launching the negotiation work for COP16.

Leverage the platform of the Action Initiative to chart the direction of global biodiversity governance beyond 2030 and promote dialogue and cooperation among relevant stakeholders to assist parties and stakeholders in implementing the long-term vision of the Convention.

By involving high-level representatives from key Parties and members of the Action Initiative, while also being open to all COP16 participants, this high-level side event aims to provide political leadership to drive progress on key issues at COP16 and engage in discussions on the direction of global biodiversity governance beyond 2030. During the event, China, as the COP15 Presidency, plans to release the COP15 Presidency Report.