Correspondence Regarding The Convention On Biological Diversity - COP 16.

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DCCEEW correspondence reveals engagement between Australian government officials and Bayer CropScience regarding the Convention on Biological Diversity COP16 conference in Cali. A Bayer representative attended DCCEEW's stakeholder information session on CBD COP16 preparations and subsequently requested an informal meeting with department staff during the Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney (9 October 2024). The Bayer delegate indicated the company would attend COP16 leading a delegation focused on targets 7, 10, 13, 15, and 17 of the CBD framework, combining business and technical expertise. The correspondence shows DCCEEW engaged with private sector stakeholders during pre-conference preparation activities, though the disclosed excerpts do not indicate specific policy positions, regulatory decisions, or scientific advice regarding environmental outcomes.