This Brief is a consolidated documentation of knowledge shared during the Global Stocktake Discussion Track at the 9th EbA Knowledge Day (KD). It serves as a knowledge product for practitioners and policymakers engaged in this topic at the global, national, and local levels. The Brief summarises discussions and insights that emerged during the session - highlighting the views and ideas shared by participants representing various stakeholder groups (national governments, civil society, academia, etc.) - and offers several suggestions and recommendations for activities that would contribute to the advancement of this topic.
The development of the GAN involved a broad UNEP-facilitated consultative process, including an international consultation meeting and four regional consultations.