With a total of 1,261 business and industry delegates registered for Cop16, there was a notable surge in corporate representation and lobbying presence compared to previous conferences.
Oscar Soria noted, 'We certainly saw a stronger lobbying push for policies that favour agricultural productivity, which clashed with conservation goals and civil society's position.'
Soria remarked, 'Seems all of a sudden the private and business sector woke up and now they're trying to defend their interests,' highlighting the recent increased corporate engagement in biodiversity talks.
The analysis indicated that sectors like food and beverage processing saw a dramatic 460% rise in attendees, raising concerns about the influence of these industries on biodiversity negotiations.
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