Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the Sustainable Development Goals
Linkages and Opportunities
In recognition of the urgent need to halt and reverse trends in global biodiversity loss, the Conference of the Parties (COP) adopted, in 2010,
the
Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
In recognition of the urgent need to halt and reverse trends in global biodiversity loss, the Conference of the Parties (COP) adopted, in 2010,
the
Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
Vision “By 2050, biodiversity is valued, conserved, restored and wisely used, maintaining ecosystem services, sustaining a healthy planet and delivering benefits essential for all people”
Vision “By 2050, biodiversity is valued, conserved, restored and wisely used, maintaining ecosystem services, sustaining a healthy planet and delivering benefits essential for all people”
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Aichi Biodiversity TargetsAichi Biodiversity Targets
Aichi Biodiversity TargetsAichi Biodiversity Targets
Aichi Biodiversity TargetsAichi Biodiversity Targets
What is the relationship between the Aichi Targets and national/sub-
national implementation and monitoring?
Global GoalsAichi Biodiversity
Targets
NBSAPsLegislation
Policies
Implementation
Assessment/
Monitoring
National reporting
COP decisions/guidance
Future Goals
Global Level—CBD COP
National level
Global GoalsAichi
Biodiversity Targets
NBSAPsLegislat
ion
Policies
Implementation
Assessment/
Monitoring
National reporting
COP decisions/guidance Future
Goals
Global Level—CBD COP
National levelEntire process is led by
countries
CBD National Reports
•Parties required to report on measures taken for the implementation of the Convention (Article 26)
•Reflect measures outlined in national biodiversity strategy and action plan (NBSAP), in light of specific national circumstances
•National reports assist the Conference of the Parties to: Consider the lessons learned in the implementation of the
Convention Identify gaps in capacity for policy research and analysis, including
technical and financial requirements Formulate appropriate requests and guidance to Parties and to its
subsidiary bodies, the Secretariat, the financial mechanism, and other organizations
•Guidelines for national report decided by COP
6th National ReportsDue by 31 December 2018—Key milestone in reporting on progress in meeting Aichi Targets by 2020 timeframe
•Online reporting tool (https://chm.cbd.int) is now available Allow submission of sections of the report separately without
waiting for entire report to be finished Will allow information to be submitted more regularly for
review by SBI, SBSTTA, COP and other bodies
5th edition of the Global Biodiversity Outlook
GBO-5 will be launched and CBD COP 15 (2020 Aichi Target deadline) and will assess level of achievement of Aichi Biodiversity Targets
Will be informed by:•National reports•Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)•Global-level analyses•Scientific literature and other reports
Aichi Biodiversity TargetsAichi Biodiversity Targets
What is the relationship of Aichi Biodiversity Targets with other
global goals/targets?
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development— Sustainable Development Goals
Paris Climate Agreement
UN General Assembly deliberations on International instrument on marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
SustainableDevelopment Goal
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Sustainable Development Goal 14SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine
resourcesSDG 14 Targets Highly Relevant Aichi Biodiversity Targets
14.1: “By 2025, prevent and reduce marine pollution..” Aichi Target 814.2: By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration…”
Aichi Target 10 Aichi Target 15
14.3: “Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification…” Aichi Target 10
14.4: “By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing …”
Aichi Target 6
14.5: “By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas…” Aichi Target 11
14.6: “By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing…”
Aichi Target 6 Aichi Target 3
14.7: “By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources…”
14.a: “Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology…” Aichi Target 19
14.b: “Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets” Aichi Target 18
14.c: “Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law…”
Aichi Target 17
Strategic Goal DTargets 6. 14, 15 and 16
Indicators• Generic and specific indicators for the Aichi Targets were addressed at
COP 13 (December 2016)
• SDGs indicators were used for many of the Aichi Targets
• Alignment of reporting efforts; reducing burdens
Importance of Cross-Sectoral Coordination
Coordination across ministries/sectors/stakeholder groups is essential to:
1.Developing global goals that
• Reflect realities/priorities/challenges of different stakeholder groups
• Are in line with other global processes
2.On-the-ground implementation to achieve global goals
3.Monitoring and evaluation of ecosystem/biodiversity status and management interventions
4.Reporting to global processes in a coherent way
Post-2020
Biodiversity Framework
2020 deadline of the Aichi Biodiversity TargetsCBD COP 15 in China in 2020 will:
• Assess level of achievement of Aichi Targets
• Outline the framework/agenda for post-2020 period
• Opportunity to learn from the lessons on Target 6 and SDGs in crafting post-2020 framework
CLOSINGPOINTS
• These are real commitments that governments have agreed to
• Driven by on-ground implementation
• Cross-sectoral vision and approach in implementation is needed to achieve
• Individual targets cannot be achieved alone
• Global goals for biodiversity, sustainable development and climate change cannot not be achieved alone
• Indicators are needed!
Thank you
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