NBA reaffirms commitment to biosafety, environmental protection
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Kenya’s National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has called for stronger African representation in global biodiversity and biosafety decisions, saying the continent must play a greater role in shaping policies that affect its development priorities.
Speaking during the opening session of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, NBA Chairman David Wamatsi said Kenya will continue working with regional and international partners to promote biosafety, food security and sustainable development.
The conference is taking place from October 19 to 30, 2026, bringing together governments, scientists, policymakers and environmental organisations to discuss measures to curb biodiversity loss and advance the sustainable use of biological resources.