Target 15: By 2022, ecosystem resilience and the contribution of biodiversity to carbon stocks has been enhanced in Swaziland, through conservation and restoration, including restoration of at least 15 per cent of degraded ecosystems, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation and to combating desertification.
Current situation:
On-going initiatives: A number of NGO’s have partnered with communities to implement land rehabilitation projects. This includes World Vision through their “work for food” programme and Conserve Swaziland.
Rehabilitation of erosion dongas at Sithobeleni area
Sub Strategy 1: Strengthen Swaziland’s key ecosystems to ensure that the country remains a net carbon sink.
Strategic Action 2:Reduce greenhouse gas emissions emanating from land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF).
Swaziland’s Biodiversity Targets
GOAL A:
Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society
GOAL D:
Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services.
