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Convention on Biological Diversity
About: Convention on Biological Diversity is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2232 publications have been published within this topic receiving 65599 citations. The topic is also known as: CBD & United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Carleton University1, Canadian Wildlife Service2, University of Victoria3, Dalhousie University4, McGill University5, Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests6, Ducks Unlimited7, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada8, Statistics Canada9, University of Alberta10, Natural Resources Canada11, Concordia University12, Fisheries and Oceans Canada13, Lakehead University14, University of British Columbia15, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada16, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources17, Bedford Institute of Oceanography18, Queen's University19, University of Calgary20, Canadian Wildlife Federation21
TL;DR: In this article, the authors identified 50 priority information needs which emphasize the importance of reviewing policies and actions and disseminating lessons learned from successes and failures; better understanding mechanisms to build public support; improving, in specific instances, understanding of the status and trends of habitats, species, ecosystems, and threats for planning and management; and mobilizing biodiversity information.
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TL;DR: Nationwide citizen science data show the importance of farmland outside protected areas for China’s avifauna and the government of China should develop a national strategy for policy and research to protect biodiversity and traditional knowledge of sustainable agriculture to meet the post-2020 goal of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Abstract: Nationwide citizen science data show the importance of farmland outside protected areas for China’s avifauna. We urge the government of China to develop a national strategy for policy and research to protect biodiversity and traditional knowledge of sustainable agriculture to meet the post-2020 goal of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a literature search was performed in Web of Science to identify potentially relevant research articles published in 2010-2012, and they searched all articles published since 2000 in five high-profile scientific journals.
Abstract: In the tenth Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) held in Nagoya in 2010, it was decided that 17% of terrestrial and 10% of marine areas should be protected globally by 2020. It was also stated that conservation decision-making should be based on sound science. Here, we review how recent scientific literature about spatial conservation prioritization analyses and macro-ecology corresponds to the information needs posed by the Aichi Biodiversity Target 11. A literature search was performed in Web of Science to identify potentially relevant research articles published in 2010-2012. Additionally, we searched all articles published since 2000 in five high-profile scientific journals. The studies were classified by extent and resolution, and we evaluated the type and breadth of data that was utilized (This information is included in a supplementary table to facilitate further research). Implementation of the Aichi Targets would best be supported by broad-extent, high-resolution, and data-rich studies that can directly support realistic decision-making about allocation of conservation efforts at sub-continental to global extents. When looking at all evaluation criteria simultaneously, we found little research that directly supports the analytical needs of the CBD. There are many narrow- extent, low-resolution, narrow-scope, or theoretically-aimed studies that are important in developing theory and local practices, but which are not adequate for guiding conservation management at a continental scale. Even national analyses are missing for many countries. Global-extent, high-resolution analyses using broad biodiversity and anthropogenic data are needed in order to inform decision making under the CBD resolutions. © 2014 Associacao Brasileira de Ciencia Ecologica e Conservacao. Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda.
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TL;DR: The Biodiversity Assessment Framework as discussed by the authors is based on these principles and provides an all-encompassing analytical framework to identify the potential biodiversity impacts of any human activity, which is developed as a reference for the private sector to appraise its tools and procedures from a biodiversity perspective.
Abstract: A multitude of tools and techniques exists to predict, measure or report on human impacts on the environment. Biodiversity is receiving increased attention but in many cases it is not clear what interpretation of ‘biodiversity’ these instruments are based on. The Convention on Biological Diversity provides definitions and supporting documents on what biodiversity is. The Biodiversity Assessment Framework is based on these principles and provides an all-encompassing analytical framework to identify the potential biodiversity impacts of any human activity. It is developed as a reference for the private sector to appraise its tools and procedures from a biodiversity perspective. The framework presented is generic and needs further translation into practical instruments, geared toward specific tasks or situations. In this respect it is intended to be used in a broader context than impact assessment.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine how, and under what conditions, the post-2020 biodiversity framework can support transformative change in food systems, including subsidy reform, valuation, food waste reduction, sustainability standards, life cycle assessments, sustainable diets, mainstreaming biodiversity, and strengthening governance.
Abstract: Current food production and consumption trends are inconsistent with the Convention on Biological Diversity’s 2050 vision of living in harmony with nature. Here, we examine how, and under what conditions, the post-2020 biodiversity framework can support transformative change in food systems. Our analysis of actions proposed in four science-policy fora reveals that subsidy reform, valuation, food waste reduction, sustainability standards, life cycle assessments, sustainable diets, mainstreaming biodiversity, and strengthening governance can support more sustainable food production and consumption. By considering barriers and opportunities of implementing these actions in Peru and the United Kingdom, we derive potential targets and indicators for the post-2020 biodiversity framework. For targets to support transformation, genuine political commitment, accountability and compliance, and wider enabling conditions and actions by diverse agents are needed to shift food systems onto a sustainable path.
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