Promoting national implementation of international biodiversity targets
Strengthening national implementation of global biodiversity targets
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ClientGerman Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
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Co-financierNorwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)
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CountryBrazil, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Brazil, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, Laos, Madagascar, Namibia, Peru
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Political sponsorsMore
Brazil - Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA), Colombia - Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MINAM), Democratic Republic of the Congo - Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD), Indonesia - Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), Laos - Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resources and Environment, Madagascar - Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD), Namibia - Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Peru - Ministry of Environment (MINAM)
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Runtime2023 to 2025
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InvolvedMinistries (usually environment) in partner countries
Ministries (usually environment) in partner countries, NBSAP Accelerator Partnership, NORAD
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Products and expertiseClimate, environment, management of natural resources
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Context
Biodiversity loss, along with climate change and pollution, is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. As biodiversity declines, people lose connections to the environment, ecosystems suffer irreversible damage, and vital ecosystem services – such as food, water, flood protection, and climate stability – diminish. This directly threatens livelihoods and hampers development in developing countries and emerging economies.
In response, the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), adopted at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2022, sets a vision of global harmony with nature by 2050. Achieving this vision requires active involvement from governments and all parts of society, including women, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities. To accelerate the implementation of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) aligned with the GBF, Colombia with the support of Germany, launched the NBSAP Accelerator Partnership as a country-led initiative at COP15. This project contributes to the goals of the partnership by supporting eight partner countries.
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Objective
Eight partner countries are in a better position to implement their national biodiversity targets, aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Approach
The project advances the implementation of NBSAPs by:
- Advising on national policy processes to support ambitious countries adapt and implement priority NBSAP measures, which are the central instrument for reaching international biodiversity targets.
- Promoting the participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in revising and implementation of NBSAPs.
- Supporting the exchange of knowledge and experience across international partners.
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) cofinances the project with 5.1 million euros. Important cooperation partners are the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI), Natural Justice, Forest Peoples Programme, and the Union of Ethical Biotrade (UEBT).
Last update: November 2024
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