International Day for Biological Diversity

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity set the agenda for global aspirations and action to reverse biodiversity loss. The GBF includes an explicit goal for maintaining and restoring biodiversity, encompassing ecosystems, species and genetic diversity (goal A), targets for ecosystem protection and restoration and headline indicators to track progress and guide action 1 . One of the headline indicators is the Red List of Ecosystems , the global standard for ecosystem risk assessment. The Red List of Ecosystems provides a systematic framework for collating, analysing and synthesizing data on ecosystems , including their distribution, integrity and risk of collapse . Here, we examine how it can contribute to implementing the GBF, as well as monitoring progress. We find that the Red List of Ecosystems provides common theory and practical data, while fostering collaboration, cross-sector cooperation and knowledge sha...

  Businesses are #PartOfThePlan!  Ensure and enable that by 2030 at least 30% of terrestrial and inland water areas, and of marine and coastal areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services, are effectively conserved and managed through ecologically representative, well-connected and... Consult the 2030 Targets (with Guidance Notes)

Note from the Secretariat: Guidance material on each target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is accessible by clicking on the target number below. This material provides an overview of each target by briefly introducing key terms, highlighting some of the implications for national target setting, and providing key points and guiding questions for consideration as part of national target-setting exercises. It also identifies the adopted indicators to monitor progress and resources that could assist with national target setting and implementation . This material should be considered a work in progress, and it will be periodically updated with inputs from Parties and partner organizations in the light of experiences with its use. This information is meant to serve as a resource that Parties and others may wish to consider as they implement the Global Biodiversity Framework . It does not replace or qualify decision 15/4 or 15/5 . Section H. Global targets for 2030 ...

  A new study has strengthened calls for coordinated action on climate change and nature loss , by calculating the CO2 emissions countries could save if they conserve and restore ecosystems on land, in line with proposed international targets for nature conservation.  It comes ahead of Biodiversity Day at the COP27 climate conference , on November 16, during which ministers, business and community leaders from around the world will discuss the current state of nature, showcase current action on ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions and strive to inspire and enact greater commitments to jointly tackle climate change and nature loss. The new report, Strengthening Synergies: Climate Change Mitigation Benefits from Achieving Global Biodiversity Targets , presents new scientific analysis using improved data on biodiversity and carbon stocks and sequestration, combined with modelling of land use change. Aligning with new goals and targets expected to be adopted at the ...

  The renewed Decision of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference ( #COP15 ) on engagement with subnational goverments, cities and other local authorities to enhance the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework ( #KMGBF ) and its related Plan of Action, was adopted. Read more on the Decisions in 7th Summit of the COP15 report. nt-report

  Ensure gender equality in the implementation of the Framework through a gender-responsive approach , where all women and girls have equal opportunity and capacity to contribute to the three objectives of the Convention , including by recognizing their equal rights and access to land and natural resources and their full, equitable, meaningful and informed participation and leadership at all levels of action, engagement, policy and decision-making related to biodiversity.

 Ensure the full, equitable, inclusive, effective and gender-responsive representation and participation in decision-making , and access to justice and information related to biodiversity by indigenous peoples and local communities, respecting their cultures and their rights over lands , territories,resources, and traditional knowledge , as well as by women and girls, children and youth, and persons with disabilities and ensure the full protection of environmental human rights defenders .

 Ensure that the best available data, information and knowledge are accessible to decision makers, practitioners and the public to guide effective and equitable governance, integrated and participatory management of biodiversity , and to strengthen communication, awareness-raising, education, monitoring, research and knowledge management and, also in this context, traditional knowledge, innovations , practices and technologies of indigenous peoples and local communities should only be accessed with their free, prior and informed consent, 14 in accordance with national legislation.

 Strengthen capacity-building and development, access to and transfer of technology , and promote development of and access to innovation and technical and scientific cooperation , including through South-South, North-South and triangular cooperation, to meet the needs for effective implementation, particularly in developing countries, fostering joint technology development and joint scientific research programmes for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and strengthening scientific research and monitoring capacities, commensurate with the ambition of the goals and targets of the Framework.

 Substantially and progressively increase the level of financial resources from all sources, in an effective, timely and easily accessible manner, including domestic, international, public and private resources, in accordance with Article 20 of the Convention, to implement national biodiversity strategies and action plans , mobilizing at least $200 billion per year by 2030, including by:  (a) Increasing total biodiversity related international financial resources from developed countries, including official development assistance, and from countries that voluntarily assume obligations of developed country Parties, to developing countries, in particular the least developed countries and small island developing States, as well as countries with economies in transition, to at least $20 billion per year by 2025, and to at least $30 billion per year by 2030;  (b) Significantly increasing domestic resource mobilization , facilitated by the preparation and implementation of n...

 Identify by 2025, and eliminate, phase out or reform incentives, including subsidies, harmful for biodiversity , in a proportionate, just, fair, effective and equitable way, while substantially and progressively reducing them by at least $500 billion per year by 2030 , starting with the most harmful incentives, and scale up positive incentives for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

  Establish, strengthen capacity for, and implement in all countries, biosafety measures as set out in Article 8(g) of the Convention on Biological Diversity and measures for the handling of biotechnology and distribution of its benefits as set out in Article 19 of the Convention.

 Ensure that people are encouraged and enabled to make sustainable consumption choices , including by establishing supportive policy, legislative or regulatory frameworks, improving education and access to relevant and accurate information and alternatives , and by 2030, reduce the global footprint of consumption in an equitable manner, including through halving global food waste , significantly reducing overconsumption and substantially reducing waste generation , in order for all people to live well in harmony with Mother Earth.

 Take legal, administrative or policy measures to encourage and enable business , and in particular to ensure that large and transnational companies and financial institutions:  (a) Regularly monitor, assess, and transparently disclose their risks, dependencies and impacts on biodiversity , including with requirements for all large as well as transnational companies and financial institutions along their operations, supply and value chains, and portfolios;  (b) Provide information needed to consumers to promote sustainable consumption patterns ;  (c) Report on compliance with access and benefit-sharing regulations and measures , as applicable; in order to progressively reduce negative impacts on biodiversity, increase positive impacts, reduce biodiversity-related risks to business and financial institutions, and promote actions to ensure sustainable patterns of production

 Ensure the full integration of biodiversity and its multiple values into policies, regulations, planning and development processes , poverty eradication strategies, strategic environmental assessments, environmental impact assessments and, as appropriate, national accounting, within and across all levels of government and across all sectors, in particular those with significant impacts on biodiversity, progressively aligning all relevant public and private activities, and fiscal and financial flows with the goals and targets of this framework.

Take effective legal, policy, administrative and capacity-building measures at all levels , as appropriate, to ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits that arise from the utilization of genetic resources and from digital sequence information on genetic resources, as well as traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources , and facilitating appropriate access to genetic resources, and by 2030 , facilitating a significant increase of the benefits shared, in accordance with applicable international access and benefit-sharing instruments. 

 Significantly increase the area and quality, and connectivity of, access to, and benefits from green and blue spaces in urban and densely populated areas sustainably, by mainstreaming the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity , and ensure biodiversity-inclusive urban planning, enhancing native biodiversity, ecological connectivity and integrity, and improving human health and well-being and connection to nature , and contributing to inclusive and sustainable urbanization and to the provision of ecosystem functions and services

  Restore, maintain and enhance nature’s contributions to people , including ecosystem functions and services, such as the regulation of air, water and climate, soil health, pollination and reduction of disease risk, as well as protection from natural hazards and disasters, through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches for the benefit of all people and nature.

Ensure that areas under agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry are managed sustainably, in particular through the sustainable use of biodiversity , including through a substantial increase of the application of biodiversity friendly practices , such as sustainable intensification, agroecological and other innovative approaches , contributing to the resilience and long-term efficiency and productivity of these production systems, and to food security, conserving and restoring biodiversity and maintaining nature’s contributions to people , including ecosystem functions and services.

 Ensure that the management and use of wild species are sustainable , thereby providing social, economic and environmental benefits for people, especially those in vulnerable situations and those most dependent on biodiversity, including through sustainable biodiversity-based activities , products and services that enhance biodiversity , and protecting and encouraging customary sustainable use by indigenous peoples and local communities.