National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2015-2020 (NBSAP).

The NBSAP is thus the first effort in the history of Somalia to holistically and systematically look at the overall spectrum of biodiversity – ecosystems, species and genetic diversity. The formulation process comprise of situation analysis on one hand and formulating the strategic & action planning both however with keen follow-up of the CBD Strategic Plan 2011-2020 and its Aichi Targets. Vision for 2050: Somalia’s biological diversity is appreciated, restored, conserved and its components are utilized in sustainable manner that contributes to the socio-economic development of the nation. The goal of this NBSAP is to restore Somalia’s ecosystems and its biodiversity by 2020. The objective of developing this first NBSAP is to provide a strategic and action framework that systematically rehabilitate and conserve Somalia’s biodiversity, enhance the sustainable use of its services and products, and ensure that the benefits and obligations are equitably distributed among various segments of the Somali society. In conformity with the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, five main priority areas were agreed that consist of: 1. Creating understanding of the drivers of biodiversity degradation together with response measures; 2. Reduce the direct pressures on Somali biodiversity; 3. Safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity; 4. Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity with emphasis on sharing it with marginalized groups; and 5. Enhanced participatory planning, knowledge management and capacity building.