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.)