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The United Nations is focusing on critical environmental challenges that threaten the planet, prompting global discussions and actions, as it hosts four major sessions to address key threats to the planet over the next few months
Key Threats to the Planet
Rising temperatures affecting ecosystems and weather patterns.
Biodiversity Loss: Disappearing plant and animal species due to habitat destruction and climate change.
Fertile land turning into unproductive desert due to climate and human activities.
Accumulation of plastic waste in oceans, land, and air, harming wildlife and ecosystems.
Upcoming Four Major Sessions
COP16 on Biodiversity: October 21 - November 1 in Cali, Colombia, focusing on strategies to protect biodiversity.
COP29 on Climate Change: November 11 - 22 in Azerbaijan, addressing climate finance and support for developing countries.
COP16 on Desertification: December 2 - 13 in Saudi Arabia, discussing land restoration and drought management.
Plastic Treaty Session: November 25 in South Korea, aiming to create an international treaty on plastic pollution.
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