National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2015 - 2020. Country/Territory Jordan Document type Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Sustainable development Governance Protected area Protection of habitats Climate change Monitoring Indigenous peoples Community management Tourism Protection forest Capacity building Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Marine protected areas Food security Poverty Alien species Genetic resources Plant protection Grazing Hunting/capture Marine area Timber extraction/logging Geographical area Middle East, NEAR EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, Red Sea Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Entry into force notes 2015 - 2020 Abstract In order to reconfirm the commitment to conserving its biodiversity, continuing its alignment with the global movement under the Convention on Biological Diversity, and renewing its response to the continued loss of ecosystems and species as a result of the direct and indirect threats, Jordan adopted an updated NBSAP in 2015 in line with the First document developed in 2004. In accordance with the Vision embraced by this National Strategy, to be implemented within 2020, “by 2050, the biodiversity of Jordan is valued for its national heritage vitality, conserved for the well-being and enjoyment of people, and sustainably used for the benefits of current and future generations”. Full text English Website www.cbd.int