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Presidential Decree No. 26/20 approving the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2019-2025).

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Environmental planning Community management Ecosystem preservation Monitoring Public participation Wetlands Policy/planning Research Capacity building Management/conservation Education Protected area Protection of species Sustainable use
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
2019-2025
Abstract

The Presidential Decree approves the National Strategy and Biodiversity Action Plan 2019-2025 aimed to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of Biodiversity components, taking into account the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the use of biological resources as well as conservation actions, preservation, protection and restoration of Biodiversity in Angola. The Strategy's Vision is that by 2025, Angolan Biodiversity should be valued, converted, restored and wisely used, maintaining Ecosystem Services, maintaining a healthy and unpolluted environment, and sharing essential benefits for all people. Its General Objective is: Take effective measures to halt biodiversity loss to ensure that by 2025 ecosystems are resilient and continue to provide essential services, thereby contributing to the eradication of extreme poverty and the well-being of our population.

Full text
English
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).

Legislation | Angola | 2006

Keyword: Community management, Ecosystem preservation, Monitoring, Public participation, Wetlands, Cultural heritage, Research, Biodiversity, Capacity building, Management/conservation, Education, Inventory, Protected area, Protection of species, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX