It is a periodic report that summarizes the latest data on the status and trends of biodiversity and draws conclusions relevant to the further implementation of the convention. Limited is not licensed under israels regulation of investment advice, investment marketing and portfolio management law, 57551995. Asean biodiversity outlook posted on november 23, 2012 july 31, 2015 while occupying only three percent of the earths surface, the asean region boasts of globally significant terrestrial and marine biodiversity that include an astonishing 18 percent of all species assessed by the international union for conservation of nature iucn. The experience of unep gef and partners in flyway conservation, 2009. Including food systems, biodiversity, nutrition and health in the post2020 global biodiversity framework. It suggested that the gbo should provide a summary of the status of biological diversity and an analysis of the steps being taken by the global community to ensure that biodiversity is conserved and used sustainably, and that benefits arising from the use of genetic resources are shared equitably. The emerging economies of brazil, russia, india, indonesia, china and south africa the. Asean biodiversity outlook asean cooperation on environment. Published almost at the halfway point of the 20112020 strategic plan for biodiversity, this fourth edition of the global biodiversity outlook gbo4 provides a timely report. Biodiversity a global outlook context the convention on biological diversity cbd has set, in 2002, the ambitious target of reducing the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010. The third step in building a global portfolio is calculating the number of shares to purchase to achieve the correct asset allocation, ensure sufficient capital to reduce commission costs, and actually make the purchases to build the portfolio. The advantage of economic valuation is that it puts biodiversity values on an equal footing with other economic benefits and costs, but.
Pdf including food systems, biodiversity, nutrition and. The strategy set out in this publication targets a specific subsection of biodiversity known as agricultural biodiversity and is designed to supplement and aid introduction implementation of the national biodiversity strategy. However, the latest data on the status and trends of biodiversity summarized in the third edition of global biodiversity outlook gbo3 show that the target had not been met secretariat of. The global biodiversity outlook 3 and the post2010 target a. The second meeting of the conference of the parties called for the preparation of a periodic report on biological diversity. Traditional knowledge respected by 2020, the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of. It suggested that the gbo should provide a summary of the status of biological diversity and an analysis of the steps being taken by the global community to ensure that biodiversity is conserved and used. Global biodiversity outlook 4 global biodiversity outlook gbo is the flagship publication of the convention on biological diversity.
Gbo4, like the previous editions of the report, is an output of the processes under the convention. Estimates on the number of earths current species range from 2 million to 1012, of which about 1. Conservation of agricultural biodiversity, development and. Ipma, and associated regional partners such as aipm, are committed to helping professionals increase and improve their competences in project, programme and portfolio. Scientific facts on biodiversity a global outlook author.
General conclusions of the global biodiversity outlook. Global biodiversity outlook 4 3 t he preparation of the fourth edition of global biodiversity outlook gbo4 began in 2010 following the tenth meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity. He is also chairman of the financial markets advisory fma. Our planet faces four interconnected global crises. Local biodiversity outlooks indigenous peoples and. Global biodiversity data and information are necessary to support wellinformed decision making at the global level, yet information critical to such decisions are not available readily. Global biodiversity outlook gbo provides a summary of the status of biological diversity and an analysis of the steps being taken by the global community to ensure that biodiversity is conserved and used sustainably, and that benefits arising from the use of genetic resources are shared equitably. The gobal biodiversity outlook comprises a series of global assessments of the state of biodiversity that are produced by the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity 2.
Box 30552 00100 nairobi, kenya visit us on the web. The publication illustrates the overlap between tourism development present and forecasted and. That is a principal conclusion of a major new assessment of the current state of biodiversity and the implications of its continued loss for human wellbeing. The current aichi biodiversity targets have ambiguous language several advocated for greater simplicity and welldefined targets in the post2020 global biodiversity framework which would allow for a more consistent interpretation of targets, their indicators and necessary actions. Oecd work on biodiversity and ecosystems biodiversity in the international context biodiversity is defined as the variability among living organisms from all sources, including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems, and the ecological complexes of which they are part. The global biodiversity outlook 3 and the post2010 target. Global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem. As of midfebruary, our expectation for a global minicycle recovery was on track. More than 99 percent of all species that ever lived on earth are estimated to be extinct. This will prepare you to be a part of a global society, whether you are traveling to a new country, working with diverse coworkers, or just reading about events in the news. Fourth edition of the global biodiversity outlook and agenda item 12. Sbstta recommended that gbo5 should provide a final evaluation on the achievements.
The landscape of global risks and global opportunities. About onethird of global freshwater biodiversity has already been lost, and. Local biodiversity outlooks provides a snapshot of the many ontheground initiatives being led by indigenous peoples and local communities that contribute to the successful implementation of the strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020 as well as other related global agreements such as the sustainable development goals sdgs and the paris agreement on climate change. Cbd cop12 global biodiversity outlook 4 wwf coordination on cbd, 04 september 2014 page 1 of 9 twelfth meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity 6 17 october 2014 pyeongchang, republic of korea agenda item 11. Vice chairman of blackrock, is a member of the firms global executive committee. Part of the problem is associated with the complex nature of biodiversity data and information given the uncertainties in terms of their existence and. Convention on biological diversitys global biodiversity. Global biodiversity outlook 4 provides us with an opportunity to take stock of our progress, and recommit ourselves to bringing ecosystems back from dangerous thresholds of degradation and. Biodiversity reflects the number, variety, and variability of living organisms, as well as how these change from one location to another and over time. Click here to access the report the sixth edition of the global environment outlook geo6 provides a clear assessment of the current state of the environment, the challenges that we face and how well we have dealt with them, with due consideration given to gender, indigenous knowledge and cultural dimensions. A number of indicators of biological diversity were created to. Global biodiversity outlook gbo5 in the light of the ongoing work of the intergovernmental sciencepolicy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services ipbes on a global assessment on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Toni oboyle blog comments off on 5 reasons why diversity is important in the 21st century. Global biodiversity is the measure of biodiversity on planet earth and is defined as the total variability of life forms. Strategies for your portfolio tweet this share this on linkedin share this on facebook email this print this this late in the business cycle, investors should emphasize activelymanaged funds and incomeproducing securities with reasonable valuations. Scbd 2019, presentation at the regional consultation workshop on postglobal biodiversity outlook 4. The alliance of bioversity international and the international center for tropical agriculture ciat brings a dynamic, new and integrative approach to research for development, addressing the food system as a whole. Cycle, further interrupted events, dear boy, events was how former british prime minister harold macmillan described the unpredictability of politics, and the same can be said of investment strategy. There has been encouraging progress towards meeting some elements of most aichi biodiversity targets but, in most cases, this progress will not be sufficient to achieve the targets unless further urgent and effective action is taken to reduce the pressures on. Mapping tourisms global footprint 2003 pdf unep, ci, 2003. Global biodiversity international union for conservation. This third edition of global biodiversity outlook confirms that the world has failed to meet its. Given that the costs of inaction are in many cases considerable, there is an urgent need for both. General conclusions of the global biodiversity outlook include emphasis added. The fourth report in the global environment outlook geo series from the united nations environment programme unep provides a comprehensive, scientifically credible, policy.
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