NSTopinion: Ten years ago, nations promised to at least halve the loss of natural habitats, ensure sustainable fishing in all waters, and expand nature reserves from 10 to 17 per cent of the world’s land by 2020. Biodiversity
The first time was in 2010 — the International Year of Biodiversity — when a significant cut in the rate of biodiversity loss was supposed to have happened. Instead, pressures on biodiversity were increasing.
To quote Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, CBD’s acting executive secretary: “I know that the world is eagerly waiting out there for demonstrable progress towards a clear, actionable and transformative global framework on biodiversity. “The continued loss of biodiversity is not only an environmental issue. It risks undermining the achievement of most of the UN sustainable development goals. It is central to development, through food, water and energy security. It has significant economic value, which should be recognised in national accounting systems.
The problem in part is awareness, or the lack of it. We need higher levels of political and citizen will to support nature. Conservationists, who believe that biodiversity loss is as harmful as climate change, are desperate for a biodiversity accord that will carry the same weight as the Paris climate agreement.
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