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.
Thailand has developed three NBSAPs to date, with the third formulated in the light of achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target. National policies, measures and plans are grouped into 5 strategies and 17 action plans, which serve as a framework for implementing the NBSAP over a five-year period (2008-2012)... 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.
Among the major achievements toward the 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Targets is the increase of protected areas. At least 20% of the marine and coastal areas in Thai waters have been designated as protected areas and at least 5 sites of wetlands of international importance have been designated as Ramsar sites... 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.
In 2009, Thailand adopted the National Biodiversity Policy which focuses on the protection and restoration of conservation areas. Further mechanisms include the Country Management Plan (2008-2011), promoting the sustainable use of biodiversity, and the NBSAP (2008-2012)... 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.
Although endowed with rich and diverse biodiversity in various tropical ecosystems, Thailand is unfortunately faced with threats due to the loss of natural habitats, overexploitation, as well as from the lack of public concern and inconsistent and non-systematic biodiversity research and study... More »