This third edition of global biodiversity outlook confirms that the world has failed to meet its. Global biodiversity outlook gbo provides a summary of the status of biological diversity and an analysis of the steps being taken by the global community to ensure that biodiversity is conserved and used sustainably, and that benefits arising from the use of genetic resources are shared equitably. Estimates on the number of earths current species range from 2 million to 1012, of which about 1. That is a principal conclusion of a major new assessment of the current state of biodiversity and the implications of its continued loss for human wellbeing. It is a periodic report that summarizes the latest data on the status and trends of biodiversity and draws conclusions relevant to the further implementation of the convention. The publication illustrates the overlap between tourism development present and forecasted and. However, the latest data on the status and trends of biodiversity summarized in the third edition of global biodiversity outlook gbo3 show that the target had not been met secretariat of. Limited is not licensed under israels regulation of investment advice, investment marketing and portfolio management law, 57551995. He is also chairman of the financial markets advisory fma. The advantage of economic valuation is that it puts biodiversity values on an equal footing with other economic benefits and costs, but. It suggested that the gbo should provide a summary of the status of biological diversity and an analysis of the steps being taken by the global community to ensure that biodiversity is conserved and used. Global biodiversity outlook gbo5 in the light of the ongoing work of the intergovernmental sciencepolicy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services ipbes on a global assessment on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Cbd cop12 global biodiversity outlook 4 wwf coordination on cbd, 04 september 2014 page 1 of 9 twelfth meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity 6 17 october 2014 pyeongchang, republic of korea agenda item 11. This will prepare you to be a part of a global society, whether you are traveling to a new country, working with diverse coworkers, or just reading about events in the news.
The fourth report in the global environment outlook geo series from the united nations environment programme unep provides a comprehensive, scientifically credible, policy. Including food systems, biodiversity, nutrition and health in the post2020 global biodiversity framework. Global biodiversity outlook 4 provides us with an opportunity to take stock of our progress, and recommit ourselves to bringing ecosystems back from dangerous thresholds of degradation and. Convention on biological diversitys global biodiversity. Scbd 2019, presentation at the regional consultation workshop on postglobal biodiversity outlook 4. Global biodiversity outlook 4 3 t he preparation of the fourth edition of global biodiversity outlook gbo4 began in 2010 following the tenth meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity. Asean biodiversity outlook posted on november 23, 2012 july 31, 2015 while occupying only three percent of the earths surface, the asean region boasts of globally significant terrestrial and marine biodiversity that include an astonishing 18 percent of all species assessed by the international union for conservation of nature iucn. Part of the problem is associated with the complex nature of biodiversity data and information given the uncertainties in terms of their existence and.
Strategies for your portfolio tweet this share this on linkedin share this on facebook email this print this this late in the business cycle, investors should emphasize activelymanaged funds and incomeproducing securities with reasonable valuations. The second meeting of the conference of the parties called for the preparation of a periodic report on biological diversity. The strategy set out in this publication targets a specific subsection of biodiversity known as agricultural biodiversity and is designed to supplement and aid introduction implementation of the national biodiversity strategy. The emerging economies of brazil, russia, india, indonesia, china and south africa the. General conclusions of the global biodiversity outlook. About onethird of global freshwater biodiversity has already been lost, and.
The current aichi biodiversity targets have ambiguous language several advocated for greater simplicity and welldefined targets in the post2020 global biodiversity framework which would allow for a more consistent interpretation of targets, their indicators and necessary actions. Scientific facts on biodiversity a global outlook author. As of midfebruary, our expectation for a global minicycle recovery was on track. Global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem. Box 30552 00100 nairobi, kenya visit us on the web. The alliance of bioversity international and the international center for tropical agriculture ciat brings a dynamic, new and integrative approach to research for development, addressing the food system as a whole. Conservation of agricultural biodiversity, development and. Global biodiversity data and information are necessary to support wellinformed decision making at the global level, yet information critical to such decisions are not available readily. Cycle, further interrupted events, dear boy, events was how former british prime minister harold macmillan described the unpredictability of politics, and the same can be said of investment strategy. Sbstta recommended that gbo5 should provide a final evaluation on the achievements.
Published almost at the halfway point of the 20112020 strategic plan for biodiversity, this fourth edition of the global biodiversity outlook gbo4 provides a timely report. The third step in building a global portfolio is calculating the number of shares to purchase to achieve the correct asset allocation, ensure sufficient capital to reduce commission costs, and actually make the purchases to build the portfolio. The gobal biodiversity outlook comprises a series of global assessments of the state of biodiversity that are produced by the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity 2. Click here to access the report the sixth edition of the global environment outlook geo6 provides a clear assessment of the current state of the environment, the challenges that we face and how well we have dealt with them, with due consideration given to gender, indigenous knowledge and cultural dimensions. The landscape of global risks and global opportunities. Toni oboyle blog comments off on 5 reasons why diversity is important in the 21st century. Biodiversity a global outlook context the convention on biological diversity cbd has set, in 2002, the ambitious target of reducing the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010. Asean biodiversity outlook asean cooperation on environment. Local biodiversity outlooks indigenous peoples and. Given that the costs of inaction are in many cases considerable, there is an urgent need for both. Vice chairman of blackrock, is a member of the firms global executive committee. Produces a major report on the economic case for biodiversity which sets a narrative of economic risk or opportunity, depending on how we wish to deal with nature disseminates widely the work of iucn commissions and ipbes, global biodiversity outlook 5 and others is championed by over 100 leaders from business and investor community. Biodiversity reflects the number, variety, and variability of living organisms, as well as how these change from one location to another and over time. The experience of unep gef and partners in flyway conservation, 2009.
The ipbes global assessment on biodiversity and ecosystem services is composed of 1 a summary for policymakers spm, approved by the ipbes plenary at its 7th session in may 2019 in paris, france ipbes7. Gbo4, like the previous editions of the report, is an output of the processes under the convention. Global biodiversity outlook 4 global biodiversity outlook gbo is the flagship publication of the convention on biological diversity. Oecd work on biodiversity and ecosystems biodiversity in the international context biodiversity is defined as the variability among living organisms from all sources, including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems, and the ecological complexes of which they are part. The global biodiversity outlook 3 and the post2010 target a. There has been encouraging progress towards meeting some elements of most aichi biodiversity targets but, in most cases, this progress will not be sufficient to achieve the targets unless further urgent and effective action is taken to reduce the pressures on. Local biodiversity outlooks provides a snapshot of the many ontheground initiatives being led by indigenous peoples and local communities that contribute to the successful implementation of the strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020 as well as other related global agreements such as the sustainable development goals sdgs and the paris agreement on climate change. It suggested that the gbo should provide a summary of the status of biological diversity and an analysis of the steps being taken by the global community to ensure that biodiversity is conserved and used sustainably, and that benefits arising from the use of genetic resources are shared equitably.
More than 99 percent of all species that ever lived on earth are estimated to be extinct. Global biodiversity international union for conservation. Traditional knowledge respected by 2020, the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of. Fourth edition of the global biodiversity outlook and agenda item 12. Ipma, and associated regional partners such as aipm, are committed to helping professionals increase and improve their competences in project, programme and portfolio. General conclusions of the global biodiversity outlook include emphasis added. Pdf including food systems, biodiversity, nutrition and. The global biodiversity outlook 3 and the post2010 target.