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.
1.
Bonn Convention on conservation
of Migratory Species (CMS).
2.
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.
3.
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
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