Target 2

Target 2: By 2022, biodiversity values have been integrated into all national, regional, municipal and rural development and poverty reduction strategies and planning processes, and are being incorporated into accounting and reporting systems.

Current status: The predominant current perception is that ecosystem services are “public goods” which are in endless supply and require no maintenance. There is limited accounting for biodiversity and ecosystem services. A limited number of studies on valuation of biodiversity have been conducted.

Strategic Initiative 1: Demonstrate the economic, environmental and social value of biodiversity and ecosystems.

Strategic Initiative 2: Integration of biodiversity and ecosystems values into decision-making and national planning processes. 

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