A global outlook a summary of cbds global biodiversity outlook 2 a summary by. Biodiversity is the variety of different forms of life on earth, including the different plants, animals, microorganisms, the genes they contain and the ecosystem they form. Biodiversity loss and degradation is a scale problem because the level of economic activity has triggered a rate of loss that is at an all time high, and is much greater than the rate of respeciation, and because many services provided by biodiversity are critical to human survival and well being. How to troubleshoot performance issues in outlook microsoft support. Loss of biodiversity and extinctions the global issues website discusses the possibility of mass extinction, in addition to problems related to dwindling forests and fish stocks. A number of indicators of biological diversity were created to assess progress towards meeting that target.
This article provides a brief overview of the recent loss of biodiversity in india. Local biodiversity outlooks indigenous peoples and local communities contributions to the implementation of the strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020 a complement to the fourth edition of the global biodiversity outlook summary and conclusions. Gbo4, like the previous editions of the report, is an output of the processes under the convention. The fourth report in the global environment outlook geo series from the united nations environment programme unep provides a comprehensive, scientifically credible, policy. It is the product of close collaboration between the secretariat of the cbd and the united nations environment programmes world conservation monitoring centre unepwcmc. Global biodiversity change indicators earth observations. Summary status the status of biodiversity in denmark reflects the countrys high population density. Published almost at the halfway point of the 20112020 strategic plan for biodiversity, this fourth edition of the global biodiversity outlook gbo4 provides a timely report. Biodiversity consists of the life forms we experience all around us, yet know remarkably little about.
Global biodiversity outlook 3 tim hirsch, secretariat of. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity 2010 global biodiversity outlook 3. If youre seeing this message, it means were having trouble loading external resources on our website. Global biodiversity outlook 3 international coral reef. Bbc news sciencenature lifes diversity being depleted. It suggested that the gbo should provide a summary of the status of biological diversity and an analysis of the steps being taken by the global community to. Biodiversity i provides basic goods such as food, fiber, fuel, and medicine. Indigenous peoples and local communities contributions to the implementation of the strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020 has been edited by forest peoples programme fpp based on case studies submitted by members of the international. The global biodiversity informatics outlook gbio offers a framework for reaching a much deeper understanding of the worlds biodiversity, and through that understanding the means to conserve it better and to use it more sustainably. It is a periodic report that summarizes the latest data on the status and trends of biodiversity and draws conclusions relevant to the further implementation of the convention.
Sbstta recommended that gbo5 should provide a final evaluation on the achievements with regard to the implementation of the. Local biodiversity outlooks indigenous peoples and. Feb, 2007 pdf version background the second meeting of the conference of the parties called for the preparation of a periodic report on biological diversity. Cities and biodiversity outlook cbo brings into sharp focus not only the extraordinary wealth of urban biodiversity but also its role in generating ecosystem services upon which large and small urban populations and communities rely for their food, water, and health. Framework, where biodiversity life on earth underpins all ecosystem services, what is not necessarily clear is the ways in which changes in biodiversity affect the resources that provide inputs into poor peoples livelihoods ash and jenkins 2007. Pdf version background the second meeting of the conference of the parties called for the preparation of a periodic report on biological diversity. Why do we need a global biodiversity informatics outlook. The gbo draws on these in order to illustrate the urgency of the issues and to show how the implementation of the convention.
It showcases best practices and provides key advice on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. I am pleased to present indias fourth national report to the convention on biological diversity. On one hand it warns that the diversity of living things on the planet continues to be eroded as a result of human activities. Global biodiversity outlook is the flagship publication of the convention on biological diversity. Sutherland,10 bhaskar vira2 the continued growth of human populations and of per capita consumption have resulted in. Biodiversity outlook gbo5 in the light of the ongoing work of the intergovernmental sciencepolicy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services ipbes on a global assessment on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
The biodiversity section of this united nations environment programme report details biodiversity trends worldwide, as well as region by region. Global biodiversity is the measure of biodiversity on planet earth and is defined as the total variability of life forms. Global biodiversity data and information are necessary to support wellinformed decision making at the global level, yet information critical to such decisions are not available readily. Part of the problem is associated with the complex nature of biodiversity data and information given the uncertainties in terms of their existence and. Even as scientists discover new species estimates suggest millions remain unknown, it is clear that our biodiversity is under threat from. Rossberg department of biological sciences queens university belfast september 1, 2008 abstract after pointing out the severity of current biodiversity loss, i argue that the lack of an appropriate theory of biodiversity is one of the main obstacles standing in the way of an appropriate response.
Global biodiversity outlook 4 paints a damning picture of governments efforts to meet a set of targets agreed in 2010 published. A team of researchers engaged in a horizon scanning exercise have published a list of their top concerns for 20. Meetings of the conference of the parties to the convention offer the opportunity to agree upon necessary actions. Global biodiversity outlook gbo is the flagship publication of the convention on biological diversity. May 12, 2010 global biodiversity outlook 3 official video. Global biodiversity outlook 4 summary and conclusions 1. Global biodiversity outlook 4 india environment portal.
Nordic nature trends towards 2010 examples of nordic contributions towards the international biodiversity target 2010. Trends in biodiversity the environmental literacy council. Biodiversity threats weston w sechrest,university of virginia, charlottesville, virginia, usa thomas m brooks, center for applied biodiversity science conservation international, washington dc, usa any direct or indirect human activity that. Biodiversity reflects the number, variety and variability of living organisms as well as how these change from one location to another and over time. Pdf research article status of biodiversity at wetland ecosystem. It includes diversity within species, between species, and. The cities and biodiversity outlook combines science and policy in a global assessment of the links between urbanization, biodiversity and ecosystem services. Problemen met bijlagen in outlook oplossen outlook. Top 15 biodiversity threatsopportunities to watch in 20. Global biodiversity outlook 3 gbo3, like its two predecessors published in fouryearly intervals since 2002, results from a decision of the conference of parties to the cbd. Global biodiversity change indicators biodiversity habitat index purpose of the index to provide a rigorous, yet coste. Biodiversity, the variety of life on earth, contributes directly to human wellbeing in many ways, and is also a critical foundation of the earths life support system on which the welfare of current and future generations depend.
They have experimented and learnt to use these gifts of nature. Improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity 4. The gbo says unprecedented efforts will be needed to achieve this aim. More than 99 percent of all species that ever lived on earth are estimated to be extinct. Local or indigenous peoples lives are based on the resources found in their local environment. The pressures driving the loss of biodiversity show few signs of easing, and in some cases are. The first edition of the global biodiversity outlook was published and launched.
Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Global biodiversity outlook 4 3 t he preparation of the fourth edition of global biodiversity outlook gbo4 began in 2010 following the tenth meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity. A complement to the fourth edition of the global biodiversity outlook isbn 9780993519055 is an open access. Key findings and policy messages the present note summarizes the key findings and policy messages stemming from the global environment outlook geo6 assessments. Western australias natural biodiversity is a key statutory role of the department, the document also underpins the biodiversity conservation section of the wheatbelt regional plan currently being written for all departmental activities in the region. Dec 12, 2012 a team of researchers engaged in a horizon scanning exercise have published a list of their top concerns for 20. Biodiversity and sustainable development 2002 pdf unepsecretariat of the convention on biological diversity scbd. Oct 03, 2014 global biodiversity outlook 4 paints a damning picture of governments efforts to meet a set of targets agreed in 2010 published. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Third edition of the cbd global biodiversity outlook.
Global biodiversity international union for conservation. This means not just governments, but all the sectors of society that. Please download the books chapters or the whole book as pdf for free. Local biodiversity outlooks indigenous peoples and local communities contributions to the implementation of the strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020. Biodiversity threats weston w sechrest,university of virginia, charlottesville, virginia, usa thomas m brooks, center for applied biodiversity science conservation international, washington dc, usa any direct or indirect human activity that threatens the planets biological diversity in the. They used a technique intended to identify issues that could emerge as threats. Convention on biological diversitys global biodiversity outlook 4. I hope that the publication of the global biodiversity outlook will help to focus the attention of the summit on the key role the objectives of the convention. Aichi biodiversity target 18 is regarded as both a crosscutting issue and as an essential. Global biodiversity outlook 2 assesses the current status and trends of. The convention commits governments to slow the decline in the richness of living systems by 2010. Biodiversity global issues nature has provided us with bountiful gifts in the form of biodiversity, with which humans have experimented1. Global biodiversity outlook 3 3 in 2002, the world s leaders agreed to achieve a sig ni cant reduction in the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010.
Convention on biological diversitys global biodiversity. Sbcd published texts to promote general understanding of the. The scientific foundation of the city and biodiversity outlook cbo is the worlds first. Tst issues brief biodiversity final sustainable development. Global biodiversity outlook 1 belgian clearing house mechanism. Local biodiversity outlooks provides a snapshot of the many ontheground initiatives being led by indigenous peoples and local communities that contribute to the successful implementation of the strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020 as well as other related global agreements such as the sustainable development goals sdgs and the paris agreement on climate change. Biodiversity a global outlook context the convention on biological diversity cbd has set, in 2002, the ambitious target of reducing the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010. Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable use 3. Ri i 1 note by the executive director summary of the sixth global environment outlook regional assessments. The fourth report in the global environment outlook geo series from the united nations environment programme unep provides a comprehensive, scientifically credible, policyrelevant and upto. To a first approximation, the distribution of biodiversity across the earth can be described in terms of a relatively small number of broad.
This third edition of global biodiversity outlook confirms that the world has failed to meet its. Although the gri biodiversity performance indicators in the g3 guidelines have been designed as a framework for organizations to report on biodiversity, the organizations relationship with biodiversity might encompass more than has been captured by the g3 indicators. It suggested that the gbo should provide a summary of the status of biological diversity and an analysis of the steps being taken by the global community to ensure that. Pdf loss of biodiversity and conservation strategies. It suggested that the gbo should provide a summary of the status of biological diversity and an analysis of the steps being taken by the global community to ensure that biodiversity is conserved and used. Global biodiversity outlook gbo is the flagship publication of the convention on.
This wide array of ecosystems, ecological processes, species and genes is essential to our existence. This third edition of global biodiversity outlook gbo3, produced by the convention on biological diversity cbd presents some stark choices for human societies. To say that india is immensely rich in biodiversity would be to state the obvious. It includes diversity within species, between species, and among ecosystems, in sum the diversity of all life on earth ecosystems provide the basic necessities of life such as food, clean air and water. Estimates on the number of earths current species range from 2 million to 10 12, of which about 1. The global biodiversity outlook 4, published as nearly 200 countries meet on monday in south korea in a bid to tackle biodiversity loss, paints a damning picture of governments efforts to meet a set of targets agreed in 2010 to slow the destruction of species habitats, cut pollution and stop overfishing by the end of the decade. Biodiversity reflects the number, variety, and variability of living organisms, as well as how these change from one location to another and over time. May 12, 2010 natural systems that support economies, lives and livelihoods across the planet are at risk of rapid degradation and collapse, unless there is swift, radical and creative action to conserve and sustainably use the variety of life on earth.
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