Wild Space

From 19–30 October 2026, world leaders, policymakers, scientists, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and conservation organisations are gathering in Yerevan, Armenia, for CBD COP17 - the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity.

But what exactly is it, and why should it matter to us?

When nature suffers, people do too.

It can be easy to feel that global environmental decisions are far removed from our daily lives. After all, most of us won't be sitting at the negotiating table in Armenia.

But policies do not exist in isolation. They are shaped by public priorities, community action, business practices and the choices we make as individuals.

These choices may seem small on their own, but together they help shape demand, influence business decisions, strengthen community action and create the conditions for stronger environmental policies.

At Wild Space, we believe conservation should be part of our everyday conversations. It is not something reserved for scientists, policymakers or people working in the environmental sector.

While the world discusses the future of nature at COP17, we all have a role to play in shaping it.

Because the policies made today will influence the world we inherit tomorrow. And the choices we make today can help determine what those policies become.

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