COP15 message wall
In December 2022, entomologist Emily Sandall, Ph.D., attended the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, also known as COP15. The convention is a critical international effort to preserve Earth’s biodiversity, but insects at times take a backseat to other fauna in the negotiations, Sandall says. Inside the convention center, attendees could observe a message wall with words of support for biodiversity conservation. (Photo courtesy of Emily Sandall, Ph.D.)