National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, 2014. Country/Territory Greece Document type Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Alien species Biodiversity Climate change Disasters Genetic resources Subsidy/incentive Protection of environment Forest management/forest conservation Forest fires Protection forest Cultural heritage Access and benefit-sharing Biotechnology Indigenous peoples Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Sustainable development Management/conservation Sustainable use Governance Geographical area Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes 2014 – 2029 Abstract Greece’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (Strategy and Action Plan) is the country’s response to its international commitments under the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD). It is a cross-sectoral strategy and action plan with national coverage for the 2014-2029 period, and which is also aligned with the EU 2050 vision. The general objectives are to halt biodiversity loss, promote biodiversity as a national natural capital, and intensify the contribution of Greece to preventing the loss of global biodiversity. Indirect contributions are noted to eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. Full text English/Greek Website www.cbd.int