Natural Justice’s Holly Shrumm, Arpitha Kodiveri and Harry Jonasattended the CBD Alliance’s preparatory meeting to develop the civil society’s strategic engagement at the CBD’s 11th COP. Among other things, the team helped draft the group’s opening statement and Arpitha Kodiveri chaired a meeting between the CBD Alliance and the New Executive Secretary Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias (pictured). Similarly, Kabir Bavikatte worked with the African Group to prepare for the COP. More information can be found on the CBD website and the CBD Alliance website.