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.
Some examples of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets are:
· At least halve and, where feasible, bring close to zero the rate of loss of natural habitats , including forests
· Establish a conservation target of 17% of terrestrial and inland water areas and 10% of marine and coastal areas
· Restore at least 15% of degraded areas through conservation and restoration activities
· Make special efforts to reduce the pressures faced by coral reefs.
3. Bonn Convention on conservation of Migratory Species (CMS).
4. CITES (Convention on international Trade in Endangered Species) of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) 1975 – it is a legally binding treaty providing framework for national laws. As the title itself says it prevents illegal trading of wildlife, particularly endangered species and thus it helps to stop poaching also.
5. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
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