Lesotho - Overview

Remark:

Please note that this country profile has been prepared by the Secretariat on the basis of information provided in the NBSAP and national reports, but has not been reviewed by the Party concerned.

Status and Trends of Biodiversity

Overview

Although less than 1% of the country is currently under protection, a few protected areas exist, which are the Sehlabathebe National Park, the Tsehlanyane National Park, the Bokong Nature Reserve and the Masitise Nature Reserve. Lesotho has listed the Letsa-la-Letsie wetland in the Quthing district as a wetland of international significance... More »

Implementation of the Convention

Measures Taken to Achieve the 2010 Target

Lesotho mentions that many objectives related to the 2010 target are included in the NBSAP, notably in regard to invasive alien species. Efforts are under way to increase the protected area coverage through ongoing conservation programmes. In regard to specific work programmes, Lesotho intends, for example, to promote diversification of agriculture to help ensure food security... More »

Initiatives for Article 8(j)

The Government has taken measures to strengthen the capacity of indigenous and local communities and to enhance their involvement in decision-making processes, notably through assistance for the formation of interest groups such as Traditional Healers, Initiators, Herders and Artisans Associations. Also, the Environment Act 2001 and Environment policy have provisions that foster and promote effective participation of indigenous and local communities in decision-making processes... More »

National Contacts

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Convention on Biological Diversity

Mr. Stanley Motsamai Damane	CBD Primary NFP
Ms. Qongqong Hoohlo	CHM NFP
Ms. Lisebo Motjotji	SBSTTA NFP, Traditional Knowledge NFP

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Mr. Thabiso Leballo	BCH NFP
Mr. Maboi Alphonce Mahula	Cartagena Protocol emergency contact point
Mr. Stanley Motsamai Damane	Cartagena Protocol Primary NFP