Implementation of the NBSAP
The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.
Since 2005, inventorying of the country’s biological diversity has been carried out and information gathered for developing management plans, monitoring their effectiveness and assessing damages caused by hurricanes... More »
Actions taken to achieve the 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Targets
The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.
The theme of biological diversity has been gradually integrated through national programmes and public awareness-raising activities (e.g. Forestry National Program (2000-2015), Turquino Plan (integrated mountain development), National Program for the Conservation and Improvement of Soils, National Action Plans for Phytogenetic Resources, National Biosafety Framework, National Action Plan to Combat Desertification)... More »
Support mechanisms for national implementation (legislation, funding, capacity-building, coordination, mainstreaming, etc.)
The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.
National environmental policy, centralization of the main means of production and development as well as the political climate have restricted foreign investment/intervention... More »
Mechanisms for monitoring and reviewing implementation
The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.
Identification, monitoring and indicators are highly developed in relation to flora and fauna in the terrestrial environment, but are lacking in the marine environment and constitute a priority for the future... More »