National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Country/Territory Yemen Document type Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleFor a sustainable and decent standard of living of Yemeni people while respecting the limits of nature and the integrity of creation. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Desertification Pollution control Protected area Ecosystem preservation Biotechnology Cultural heritage Indigenous peoples Biodiversity Capacity building Climate change Coastal zone management Endangered species Genetic resources Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Wild fauna Wild flora Management/conservation Protection of species Access and benefit-sharing Geographical area Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Middle East, NEAR EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, Western Asia Abstract The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan is a sectoral strategy applicable at the national level. The objectives are: a) to ensure the conservation of natural resources; b) to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources; c) integrating biodiversity in sectoral development plans; and d) the implementation of enabling mechanisms. Full text English