Strategic plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, including Aichi Biodiversity Targets
Aichi Biodiversity Targets
The tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, held in October 2010, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, adopted a revised and updated Strategic Plan for Biodiversity, including the Aichi Biodiversity Targets for the 2011-2020 periods. This new plan will be the overacting framework on Biodiversity, not only for the biodiversity –related conventions, but for the entire United Nations system.
Aichi Biodiversity Targets: Fewer than five broad strategic goals 20 targets have been decided.
· Strategic Goal A: Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society.
· Strategic Goal B: Reduce the direct pressures on Biodiversity and promote sustainable use.
· Strategic Goal C: To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity.
· Strategic Goal D: Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services.
· Strategic Goal E: Enhance implementation through participatory planning knowledge management and capacity building.
