Avoid Cherry-Picking Targets and Embrace Holistic Conservation to Pursue the Global Biodiversity Framework

IF 7.7 1区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
James Reed, Jos Barlow, Rachel Carmenta, Sima Fakheran, Amy Ickowitz, Terry Sunderland
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Abstract

The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) marked a renewed commitment to addressing the global biodiversity crisis. This framework of four goals and 23 interim targets is intended to guide and accelerate conservation efforts over the next 25 years and is more ambitious than its predecessor, the Aichi 2020 targets. However, the pursuit of multilateral agreements is dependent upon national pledges, and the limited success of the Aichi targets shows that national pledges are of little worth without aligned (sub)national action. We assessed the submitted National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans of several member countries to determine their alignment with the bold ambition of the GBF. We find a lack of alignment between the GBF and country submissions across many targets, with the notable exception of Target 3—commonly interpreted as increasing protected area coverage to 30% by 2030. Reflecting on the submissions, recent developments, and our collective experience, we outline key considerations that could help guide future submissions and implementation strategies. We caution against cherry-picking specific targets, highlighting that an overemphasis on Target 3 will fail to achieve the overarching vision of living in harmony with nature. This requires a more holistic and inclusive approach to conservation and a focus on the full suite of GBF targets.

避免挑选目标,拥抱整体保护,追求全球生物多样性框架
《全球生物多样性框架》标志着应对全球生物多样性危机的新承诺。这个包含4个目标和23个中期目标的框架旨在指导和加速未来25年的保护工作,比其前任爱知2020目标更具雄心。然而,追求多边协议取决于国家承诺,而爱知目标的有限成功表明,如果没有一致的(次)国家行动,国家承诺就没有什么价值。我们评估了几个成员国提交的国家生物多样性战略和行动计划,以确定它们是否符合GBF的宏伟目标。我们发现,在许多目标中,GBF与国家提交的内容缺乏一致性,但目标3(通常被解释为到2030年将保护区覆盖率提高到30%)是一个明显的例外。根据提交的意见、最近的发展和我们的集体经验,我们概述了有助于指导未来提交和实施战略的关键考虑因素。我们提醒大家不要挑具体目标,强调过分强调目标3将无法实现与自然和谐相处的总体愿景。这就需要采取更加全面和包容的方法来保护生物,并将重点放在一整套GBF目标上。
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Conservation Letters
Conservation Letters BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION-
CiteScore
13.50
自引率
2.40%
发文量
70
审稿时长
>12 weeks
期刊介绍: Conservation Letters is a reputable scientific journal that is devoted to the publication of both empirical and theoretical research that has important implications for the conservation of biological diversity. The journal warmly invites submissions from various disciplines within the biological and social sciences, with a particular interest in interdisciplinary work. The primary aim is to advance both pragmatic conservation objectives and scientific knowledge. Manuscripts are subject to a rapid communication schedule, therefore they should address current and relevant topics. Research articles should effectively communicate the significance of their findings in relation to conservation policy and practice.
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