During this month's U.N. Biodiversity Summit, known as COP16, in the Colombian city of Cali, nearly 200 countries will be debating how they can save nature from the current rapid rate of destruction.

By Alek Buttermann As the COP16 biodiversity summit kicks off in Cali, Colombia, global leaders and experts have gathered to address the alarming decline in the planet’s biodiversity. With nearly 200 countries represented,

STORY: The U.N. Biodiversity Summit - also known as COP 16 - is being held in Colombia this month.Nearly 200 countries will be debating how to save nature from the current rapid rate of destruction.Here’s what you need to know.