COP16, which took place in Cali, Colombia, ended last week on a low note. Despite an unprecedented level of interest and some progress, a number of issues remained unresolved due to a lack of consensus. Habitat was there, and has come away with several important highlights.

Habitat is pleased to announce a new partnership between the Guinean Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, GEO BON, UPA DI and Habitat that marks an important step in accelerating biodiversity conservation in Guinea.

Habitat is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new NatureInvest investment decision-making tool for financial institutions and investment funds.

Nature provides vital services to human populations. It is our greatest ally in the face of the threats posed by climate change. And yet, nature is deteriorating all over the world due to the pressures exerted on biodiversity by human activities. To preserve it, we need to understand and monitor its evolution.

The Oasis Program is designed to help municipal organizations and aboriginal communities plan and carry out greening projects that will enable them to better adapt their environments to the impacts of climate change. Habitat is your specialist to help you get started.

Among the nine orientations, five directly address issues related to the natural environment and address Habitat's main concerns, particularly with regard to combating and adapting to climate change, conserving biodiversity, ecological connectivity and controlling urban expansion on natural and agricultural land.

Habitat is proud to join forces with the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) to found the Centre de recherche appliquée sur la biodiversité et les écosystèmes (CRABE), supported by the Fonds de recherche du Québec. This is a major milestone in the advancement of a field of research and activity that is more crucial than ever.