As the world gears up for the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, nearly 200 nations are set to discuss strategies to combat the alarming rate of species extinction.

Greenpeace has highlighted the urgency of the issue with a symbolic domino installation in Bonn, Germany, representing the interconnectedness of species, including humans.

The conference aims to address the implementation of the ambitious 2022 Montreal agreement, which set goals to protect 30% of the world's land and marine areas by 2030. However, critics argue that progress has been slow, with many countries yet to present concrete national plans.

The conference will also tackle the financial challenges of biodiversity conservation, as the gap between pledged and actual funding remains significant.

The event underscores the critical link between biodiversity and climate crises, urging nations to act swiftly to prevent irreversible damage.