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dependent on biodiversity and ecosystems and thus are often the most immediately
affected by their loss and degradation.
198. We reiterate our commitment to the achievement of the three objectives of the
Convention on Biological Diversity, and call for urgent actions that effectively
reduce the rate of, halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity. In this context, we affirm
the importance of implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 and
achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets adopted by the Conference of the Parties to
the Convention at its tenth meeting.48
199. We note the adoption of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources
and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization to the
Convention on Biological Diversity,48 and we invite parties to the Convention on
Biological Diversity to ratify or accede to the Protocol, so as to ensure its entry into
force at the earliest possible opportunity. We acknowledge the role of access and
benefit-sharing arising from the utilization of genetic resources in contributing to
the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, poverty eradication and
environmental sustainability.
200. We welcome the strategy for resource mobilization in support of the
achievement of the three objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity,
including the commitment to substantially increasing resources from all sources in
support of biodiversity, in accordance with decisions taken at the Conference of the
Parties at its tenth meeting.
201. We support mainstreaming the consideration of the socioeconomic impacts and
benefits of the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and its components,
as well as ecosystems that provide essential services, into relevant programmes and
policies at all levels, in accordance with national legislation, circumstances and
priorities. We encourage investments, through appropriate incentives and policies,
which support the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and
restoration of degraded ecosystems, consistent and in harmony with the Convention
on Biological Diversity and other relevant international obligations.
202. We agree to promote international cooperation and partnerships, as
appropriate, and information exchange, and in this context we welcome the United
Nations Decade on Biodiversity, 2011–2020, for the purpose of encouraging the
active involvement of all stakeholders in the conservation and sustainable use of
biodiversity, as well as access to and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits
arising from the utilization of genetic resources, with the vision of living in
harmony with nature.
203. We recognize the important role of the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, 54 an international agreement that
stands at the intersection between trade, the environment and development,
promotes the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, should contribute to
tangible benefits for local people and ensures that no species entering into
international trade is threatened with extinction. We recognize the economic, social
and environmental impacts of illicit trafficking in wildlife, where firm and
strengthened action needs to be taken on both the supply and demand sides. In this
regard, we emphasize the importance of effective international cooperation among
relevant multilateral environmental agreements and international organizations. We
further stress the importance of basing the listing of species on agreed criteria.
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