Target 10: Ecosystems vulnerable to climate change

Target 10: Ecosystems vulnerable to climate change By 2015, the multiple anthropogenic pressures on coral reefs, and other vulnerable ecosystems impacted by climate change or ocean acidification are minimized, so as to maintain their integrity and functioning. Key messages IPLCs contribute minimally to anthropogenic pressures but many of them live in climate-vulnerable ecosystems and are…

Target 9: Invasive alien species prevented and controlled

Target 9: Invasive alien species prevented and controlled By 2020, invasive alien species and pathways are identified and prioritized, priority species are controlled or eradicated, and measures are in place to manage pathways to prevent their introduction and establishment. Key messages IPLCs are taking proactive actions and initiatives to address the ever-growing serious threats and…

Target 8: Pollution reduced

Target 8: Pollution reduced By 2020, pollution, including from excess nutrients, has been brought to levels that are not detrimental to ecosystem function and biodiversity. Key messages Because of their high dependence on nature, IPLCs are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of pollution and continue to suffer disproportionately from its effects. IPLCs have knowledge systems…

Target 7: Sustainable agriculture, aquaculture and forestry

Target 7: Sustainable agriculture, aquaculture and forestry By 2020 areas under agriculture, aquaculture and forestry are managed sustainably, ensuring conservation of biodiversity. Key messages Over the past decade concerns have been growing about global approaches to food and agricultural policy, and about the need to promote the role of indigenous peoples, small-scale farmers and producers,…

Target 6: Sustainable management of aquatic living resources

Target 6: Sustainable management of aquatic living resources By 2020 all fish and invertebrate stocks and aquatic plants are managed and harvested sustainably, legally and applying ecosystem based approaches, so that overfishing is avoided, recovery plans and measures are in place for all depleted species, fisheries have no significant adverse impacts on threatened species and…

Target 5: Habitat loss halved or reduced

Target 5: Habitat loss halved or reduced By 2020, the rate of loss of all natural habitats, including forests, is at least halved and where feasible brought close to zero, and degradation and fragmentation is significantly reduced. Key messages Natural habitats are declining at an alarming and unprecedented rate, but there is evidence that they…

Target 4: Sustainable production and consumption

Target 4: Sustainable production and consumption By 2020, at the latest, Governments, business and stakeholders at all levels have taken steps to achieve or have implemented plans for sustainable production and consumption and have kept the impacts of use of natural resources well within safe ecological limits. Key messages Unsustainable global production and consumption systems…

Target 3: Incentives reformed

Target 3: Incentives reformed By 2020, at the latest, incentives, including subsidies, harmful to biodiversity are eliminated, phased out or reformed in order to minimise or avoid negative impacts, and positive incentives for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity are developed and applied, consistent and in harmony with the Convention and other relevant international…

Target 2: Biodiversity values integrated

Target 2: Biodiversity values integrated By 2020, at the latest, biodiversity values have been integrated into national and local development and poverty reduction strategies and planning processes and are being incorporated into national accounting, as appropriate, and reporting systems. Key messages Cultural and biological diversity are interdependent, and improved integration of diverse cultures and viewpoints…

Target 1: Awareness of biodiversity increased

Target 1: Awareness of biodiversity increased By 2020, at the latest, people are aware of the values of biodiversity and the steps they can take to conserve and use it sustainably. Key messages The 2050 vision of a world ‘living in harmony with nature’1 requires a radical paradigm shift in value systems away from economic values…