Revised National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (NBSAP2) 2016-2030. Country/Territory Iran, Islamic Republic of Document type Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Fisheries, Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Sustainable development Protection of environment Genetic resources Integrated management Monitoring Sustainable use Agricultural development Climate change Disasters Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Tourism Fishery management and conservation Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Protection of species International trade Subsidy/incentive Afforestation/reforestation Water shortage/drought Wetlands Management/conservation Indigenous peoples Wild fauna Wild flora Pests/diseases Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, NEAR EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 2016 - 2030. Abstract Aiming to the overall goal of participating in the conservation and restoration of different levels of biodiversity in such a way that sustainable development based on sound environmental processes will be met, the Government of Iran, based on the awareness of the importance of biodiversity in human well-being, developed the Revised National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (NBSAP2), updating the 2006 version. This is a nationwide sectoral document that aims to reach, by 2030, the Vision of public awareness, raised on the importance of biodiversity for human well-being, and status of biodiversity improved sustainably, so the natural landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic resources, vital elements of air, water, soil, fauna and flora are effectively conserved. Full text English Website www.cbd.int