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Target 17

Target 17: By 2016, Swaziland has developed, adopted as a policy instrument, and has commenced implementing an effective, participatory and updated national biodiversity strategy and action plan.

Current situation:

Strategic Action 1: Advocate for the adoption of the NBSAP 2 as a policy instrument.

Swaziland’s Biodiversity Targets

GOAL A:

Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society

GOAL B:

Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable use

GOAL C:

Improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity

GOAL D: 

Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services.

GOAL E: 

Enhance implementation through participatory planning, knowledge management and capacity building