MEDIA ADVISORY - Minister Wilkinson to Make Several Announcements at COP15

MONTREAL, Dec. 9, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will participate and make several announcements at the COP15 UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal.

Media availability to follow each event.

Date:	Monday, December 12, 2022
Location:	Canada Pavilion
	Palais des congrès
	1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
	Montreal, QC H2Z 1H5
Events:
Critical Minerals Commitment: 11:45 a.m. ET
Bonn Challenge Announcement: 12:30 p.m. ET
Weaving Indigenous Knowledge: 1:45 p.m. ET
Youth Participation in Natural Resources: 4:15 p.m. ET

Access to the venue:

• On-site participation in this event is for COP15-accredited media only.

• Media must be in possession of an accreditation badge to access the venue. Please allow time to obtain your badge.

• Information on how and where to obtain your badge is available via this link: Convention on Biological Diversity (cbd.int).

COVID-19 requirements:

• Please note that masks are mandatory and that you will be required to take the COVID-19 rapid antigen test prior to entry.

• Media can find information on the COVID-19 protocols for COP15 here: Convention on Biological Diversity (cbd.int) (see Health, Safety and Security section).

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