In paragraph 5 of
decision X/2 (Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020), the Conference of the Parties:
"Urges regional organizations to consider the development or updating of regional biodiversity strategies, as appropriate, including agreeing on regional targets, as a means of complementing and supporting national actions and of contributing to the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020;" A list of regional intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and institutes addressing biodiversity is provided below, as are available Regional Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (RBSAPs) produced by these bodies.
