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Aichi Targets

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Toward achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets by 2020 ~ Contribution of Sub-National Governments

Organizer
Aichi Prefectural Government

Date and Time
15 October 2014 13:15 - 14:45

Meeting
Twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

The Aichi Biodiversity Targets are 20 ambitious goals that make up part of the CBD’s Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, adopted by the parties in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture in 2010. The targets provide a framework for action for all stakeholders, including sub-national and local governments, to protect biodiversity and enhance its benefits for people. Alongside National Governments, Sub-National and Local Governments play a critical role in conserving biodiversity and ecosystems. Subnational governments therefore have an important role to play towards reaching the Aichi Targets globally, through the implementation of plans and policies, and through providing guidance and mechanisms to link cities within regions, and protect biodiversity strategically. This event, called for by Mr.Hideaki Ohmura, Governor of Aichi prefecture will show case the experiences of leading sub-national governments around the world and discuss how they could strengthen their activities together with prominent guests from national, local governments and UN agencies.