Biological diversity is the root of ecosystem functioning and the ecosystem services which are essential for life on earth. Although biodiversity contributes to food security, human health, livelihoods and economic development, it continues to be lost at an astounding rate. In 2010 in Nagoya, Japan, the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2010-2011. This included the 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Targets, 20 targets which aim to inspire action in support of biodiversity conservation. Part of the commitment to the 2011-2010 Strategic Plan was national implementation through updating and revising National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), and reporting on achieving these targets biennially in the National Reports.
A recent study by the UN Secretary-General called data “the lifeblood of decision making” in regards to sustainable development. While maps and spatial data were present in 85% of the 5th National Reports (5NR), a study by the UNDP determined that the 80% of 5th National Reports did not contain actionable maps, but did contain potentially actionable maps.
A recent study by the UN Secretary-General called data “the lifeblood of decision making” in regards to sustainable development. While maps and spatial data were present in 85% of the 5th National Reports (5NR), a study by the UNDP determined that the 80% of 5th National Reports did not contain actionable maps, but did contain potentially actionable maps.
