At Cop17, Armenia and Colombia launch coalition to aid endangered species

Ekonominin Sesi - International (English) · Oct 23, 2026 · 1m

Representatives, researchers and conservation advocates from almost 200 countries are gathering in Yerevan for Cop17, under pressure to reinvigorate a historic deal aimed at ending the destruction of nature. Nations are falling behind on the goals set for 2030, and need to agree on a plan to speed up efforts. The discussions come amid tight national budgets and with leaders distracted by conflict, protests and the global energy crisis. A rare Persian leopard, also known as a Caucasian leopard, was recently spotted in Armenia. The country is thought to have no more than 10 of these animals…