Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the Sustainable Development

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”

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


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

14

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

Documents

Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the Sustainable Development