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Challenges to Implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

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  • Qingyang Li

    (Vibrant Forest Landscapes, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada)

  • Yingxue Ge

    (Vibrant Forest Landscapes, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada)

  • Jeffrey A. Sayer

    (Vibrant Forest Landscapes, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada)

Abstract

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has been a pivotal international instrument for global biodiversity conservation since 1992. The recent Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) aims to provide a pathway for the CBD for the present decade. However, the practicalities of land use and biodiversity conservation pose significant challenges. Drawing from diverse literature and reports, we identify nine implementation challenges for the GBF. These encompass harmonising conservation with sustainable development, integrating local values and indigenous knowledge, adopting a holistic landscape approach, and prioritising effective local governance. A shift from broad targets to explicit conservation metrics is vital. We propose strategies emphasising building institutional capacity for localised, participatory conservation and policy-making processes. This article offers suggestions for improving the GBF’s implementation and shaping future policy frameworks.

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  • Qingyang Li & Yingxue Ge & Jeffrey A. Sayer, 2023. "Challenges to Implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework," Land, MDPI, vol. 12(12), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:12:y:2023:i:12:p:2166-:d:1300139
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