BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
CONSULTATION on the National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (NBSAP) has highlighted that Solomon Islands is regarded as one of the most biologically rich archipelagos in the world, with many animal and plant species found only in the country.
These endemic species play a vital role in the cultural identity, livelihood and daily survival of communities across the nation.
Through its lead ministries, the government is now aligning its biodiversity strategies with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), an international agreement that aims to protect nature and reverse biodiversity loss.
According to a presentation, the NBSAP is part of efforts to mainstream biodiversity interventions, activities and programs across sectors to ensure development initiatives protect the environment while supporting the wellbeing of communities.
To achieve both global and national targets, the NBSAP focuses on 10 thematic areas.
These include improving knowledge and participation, strengthening conservation efforts, halting environmental degradation and restoring ecosystems, reducing species extinction risks, and controlling invasive alien species.
Other priority areas include promoting the sustainable use of biodiversity, managing waste and pollution, supporting agro-biodiversity, addressing climate change and building ecosystem resilience, mainstreaming biodiversity across all sectors, and mobilising financial resources and partnerships.
Consultations on the NBSAP are currently underway in provinces around the country to gather feedback from stakeholders and key players.
The consultations aim to ensure that the strategic action plan reflects relevant priorities and ambitions from communities and organisations involved in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
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