Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity
and its contribution to sustainable development
A/RES/72/221
of the three objectives of the Convention, 24 as well as decision X/3, adopted by the
Conference of the Parties at its tenth meeting, 25 on the review of its implementation,
and the targets for resource mobilization, under Aichi Target 20 of the Strategic Plan
for Biodiversity 2011–2020, adopted by the Conference of the Parties in its decision
XII/3, 26
Noting the outcomes of the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties
to the Convention, 27 the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as
the Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol 28 and the second meeting of the
Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya
Protocol, 29 all held in Cancun, Mexico, in 2016,
Noting also the fourteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the
Convention, to be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, from 10 to 22 November 2018, as
well as the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of
the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol and the third meeting of the Conference of the
Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol, all under the
proposed theme “Investing in biodiversity for people and planet”, and recognizing
that the outcomes of the meetings will contribute to the implementation of the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development,
Reiterating the pledge that no one will be left behind, reaffirming the
recognition that the dignity of the human person is fundamental, and the wish to see
the Goals and targets met for all nations and peoples and for all segments of society,
and recommitting to endeavour to reach the furthest behind first,
Recommitting to ensuring that no country or person is left behind and to focusing
our effort where the challenges are greatest, including by ensuring the inclusion and
participation of those who are furthest behind,
1.
Takes note of the report of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on
Biological Diversity; 30
2.
Notes with appreciation the recent appointment of the new Executive
Secretary, and expresses its support for her tenure;
3.
Also notes with appreciation the entry into force 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 21 on
12 October 2014;
4.
Takes note with appreciation of the Cancun Declaration on Mainstreaming
the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity for Well -being, adopted at the
high-level segment of the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parti es to the
Convention on Biological Diversity; 31
5.
Welcomes the commitment of parties to the Convention on Biological
Diversity to take specific actions, tailored to national needs and circumstances, and
in line with other relevant international agreements, in agriculture, forestry, fisheries
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United Nations Environment Programme, document UNEP/CBD/COP/9/29, annex I,
decision IX/11.
See United Nations Environment Programme, document UNEP/CBD/COP/10/27, annex.
See United Nations Environment Programme, document UNEP/CBD/COP/12/29, sect. I.
See United Nations Environment Programme, document UNEP/CBD/COP/13/25, sect. I.
See United Nations Environment Programme, document UNEP/CBD/CP/MOP/8/17, sect. I.
See United Nations Environment Programme, document UNEP/CBD/NP/MOP/2/13, sect. I.
A/72/152, sect. III, and A/72/152/Corr.1.
United Nations Environment Programme, document UNEP/CBD/COP/13/24.
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