Contribution of Fungi to the Global Biodiversity Framework

Chile and the United Kingdom joined forces at COP16 to introduce an innovative project: the Fungal Conservation Pledge. This framework emerged from the collaboration between both countries and the Fungi Foundation, with the goal of establishing fungi as an independent biological kingdom in legislation and policies, and prioritizing them within multilateral biodiversity agreements. The framework highlights the key role fungi play in combating climate change, biodiversity loss, and promoting sustainable economic development.