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.
Korea intends to launch its third NBSAP in 2014. It has been prepared for the 2014-2018 period, following implementation of the previous version prepared for 2009-2013 which focused on the equitable sharing of benefits from biodiversity and the sustainable use of biological and genetic resources...
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.
In October 2014, Korea will host COP-12 in Pyeongchang and serve as CBD COP President for the following two-year period. Korea has proposed the establishment of the “Pyeongchang Roadmap 2020” to enhance implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Targets, through support provided by concrete initiatives and partnerships...
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.
The Ministry of Environment administers 57 laws to manage overall environmental issues, 11 of which are directly related to the conservation of the environment and biological diversity...
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.
The Korea Biodiversity Observation Network (KBON) has been recently set up to monitor biodiversity, including the impacts on biodiversity due to climate change, at the national level over the long term...
More »