Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Strategy and Action Plan.

Subject: Environment gen., Fisheries, Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Biodiversity Enforcement/compliance Policy/planning Data collection/reporting Public participation Governance Education Local government Protection of habitats Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Air quality/air pollution Climate change Integrated management Land-use planning Financing Monitoring Access-to-information Pollution control Freshwater fishes Marine fishes Sustainable use Sustainable development Forest management/forest conservation Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution International agreement-implementation Management/conservation Protection of species Wild fauna Wild flora Reptiles Amphibians Birds Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Marine protected areas Marine area Protected area
Geographical area: Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN FAO, Small Island Developing States

Abstract: St. Vincent and the Grenadines ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and therefore became responsible for implementing the provisions of that Convention. This project is an enabling activity to formulate a strategy for the protection and sustainable use of SVG’s biodiversity in accordance with Article 6 of the afore-mentioned Convention. The principal objectives of the present document are to: i) Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing information on St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ (SVG) biodiversity; ii) Implement a participatory, strategic planning process and develop priorities for action in protecting SVG’s biodiversity culminating in the preparation of the present National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP); iii) Conduct a public information campaign to encourage participation in the strategic planning exercises; iv) Prepare the first national report for submission to the Conference of Parties.
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