Lebanon’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2016-2030.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Fisheries, Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Biodiversity Sustainable development Climate change Agricultural development Resource/damage valuation Cultural heritage Access and benefit-sharing Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Equity Protected area Education Research PIC-prior informed consent Groundwater Irrigation Freshwater resources management

Geographical area

Mediterranean, Middle East, NEAR EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

2016 - 2030

Abstract

Lebanon’s National Biodiversity and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2016-2030 is a sectoral policy document that addresses Lebanon’s obligations under Article 6a of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and is an update of the country’s first NBSAP issued in 1998, taking into consideration both global and local needs. One of the main objectives of the NBSAP is to mainstream biodiversity into sectoral and cross-sectoral strategies, plans and programs.

Full text

English

Website

www.cbd.int

References - Legislation

Implemented by

National Strategy for Conservation and Management of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Lebanon 2015-2035.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2015

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Financial agricultural measures, Capacity building, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Poverty, Education, Research, Data collection/reporting, Cereals/grains/rice, Access and benefit-sharing, Pollution control, Climate change, Food security, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Animal production, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Biodiversity, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX