The COP16 summit on biodiversity, held in Cali, Colombia, has reached its final day with intense negotiations still underway.

Delegates from governments, businesses, and activist groups have gathered to address critical issues such as genetic data usage, funding for conservation, and monitoring frameworks.

Despite some progress, major political questions remain unresolved.

Sweden's chief negotiator, Charlotta Sörqvist, expressed hope for consensus, particularly on the use of digital sequence information and the establishment of a new fund to support local communities and indigenous peoples.

Meanwhile, Sweden's Climate and Environment Minister, Romina Pourmokhtari, highlighted the challenges of implementing the Kunming-Montreal framework at home, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices in agriculture and forestry.

The summit underscores the urgent need to protect 30% of land and marine areas by 2030 to halt biodiversity loss.