Nations reach biodiversity agreements at UN summit in Armenia

Nearly 200 nations approved crucial texts at the UN COP17 biodiversity summit in Armenia aimed at reviving global commitments to halt nature loss by 2030.

Delegates celebrated late-night agreements in overtime, though outcomes were tempered by acrimonious debates and criticism over inadequate progress on key conservation issues.

Developing nations demanded increased financial support and technology transfers from developed countries to address environmental goals and tackle harmful subsidies.