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Guyana - Country Profile

The national targets (or equivalent) presented in this database are taken from the NBSAPs received since COP-10, fifth national reports or from documents submitted separately. The mapping of national targets to the Aichi Biodiversity Targets by the Party concerned is indicated in the last column “Related Aichi Target(s)”. All Parties are encouraged to undertake this mapping exercise and to submit this information to SCBD for incorporation in this database.

Reference Target Related Strategic Goals/Aichi Targets
Strategic Objective 1 (SO1) Improve the status of biodiversity by conserving ecosystems, species and genetic diversity and by restoring biodiversity and ecosystem services in degraded areas 11, 14, 15
Strategic Objective 2 (SO2) Promote the conservation, sustainable use and value of biodiversity into key productive sectors used for growth, expansion and diversification of the economy. 7
Strategic Objective 3 (SO3) Expand and improve awareness, appreciation and communication on biodiversity and ecosystems. 1
Strategic Objective 4 (SO4) Improve national implementation, monitoring and reporting for Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other bilateral commitments. 9, 16, 17
Strategic Objective 5 (SO5) Create stronger and wider national, regional and international partnerships that contribute to achieving the goal and objectives of this Plan. 1, 19
Strategic Objective 6 (SO6) Consolidate/ harmonize policy, legal, regulatory, and administrative frameworks that support the sustainable use, protection and management of biodiversity resources. 2
Strategic Objective 7 (SO7) Improve substantially biodiversity monitoring at the national level and within key productive sectors. 4, 5
Strategic Objective 8 (SO8) Strengthen the knowledge base and capacity for conservation, management and sustainable use of biodiversity. 19
Strategic Objective 9 (SO9) Secure adequate resources from national, regional and international sources for the implementation of the Plan. 19, 20