COP15: Protection of biodiversity among Montréal’s core actions

Last updated December 8, 2022
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​Montréal is taking action to protect and restore biodiversity. In December, the city will host the COP15, a United Nations conference at which close to 200 countries will be called upon to engage in concrete actions to stop the loss of biodiversity around the world in the decade to come.

Montréal a biodiversity leader

In addition to being the seat of the UN Secretariat of the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) for more than 25 years, the city is deploying a range of actions to protect biodiversity.

Protection of urban green and blue spaces

Discover the targets Montréal has set itself to meet the proposed world objective for urban green and blue spaces.

Conservation of endangered species

Research and conservation

Discover the plan (in French) of Espace pour la vie.
Baby wood turtle - 2022

Fight against climate change

Engage, influence and act through local initiatives

The Summit for Subnational Governments and Cities will be held on December 11 and 12, in conjunction with the COP15. Mayors from major world cities will present their initiatives, solutions and inspiring achievements in connection with biodiversity.

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