National targets | Jordan Biodiversity

Title	Rationale	Aichi targets
By 2015, a national awareness program for the NBSAP is developed and operational.	Awareness is a critical step to communicate with the public and different stakeholders on the NBSAP and the importance of conserving biodiversity. A major step which is required is to endorse the...	17. NBSAPs adopted as policy instrument
By 2015, a national biodiversity financing strategy is developed and adopted by the Cabinet	A financial strategy is required to scale up the biodiversity outcomes. Thus, a careful design is required which has to adopt different mechanisms including raising additional revenue, mainstreaming...	20. Financial resources from all sources increased 19. Knowledge improved, shared and applied
By 2015, a national program on the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is effective.	It is important to develop and adopt a bylaw for Cartagena protocol and raise the awareness at a national level.	19. Knowledge improved, shared and applied 13. Genetic diversity maintained 1. Awareness increased
By 2015, the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from	It is important to develop and adopt a bylaw for access to genetic resources and the traditional knowledge associated with in accordance to three main laws which are: i) the Environment Protection Law...	19. Knowledge improved, shared and applied 16. Nagoya Protocol in force and operational 1. Awareness increased
By 2016, a sustainable national tourism strategy is finalized, adopted and implemented.	The tourism industry is growing in Jordan, and represents one of the main sectors in the national economy. The Convention on Biological Diversity lays out 20 clear targets to safeguard biodiversity...	19. Knowledge improved, shared and applied 2. Biodiversity values integrated
By 2016, national climate change adaptation strategy and action plan is developed and implemented including mainstreamin	Biodiversity support effectively to sustain climate and minimize the impact of climate change. Thus, it is necessary to understand the impact of climate change impacts on biodiversity, and identify...	20. Financial resources from all sources increased 19. Knowledge improved, shared and applied 15. Ecosystems restored and resilience enhanced 11. Protected areas increased and improved
By 2016, national strategy for rangeland development and managements developed and effective	Jordan’s witnessed an increasing numbers of livestock’s due to political issues in the surrounding countries, which add more burdens on the existing rangelands. Moreover, the knowledge and information...	19. Knowledge improved, shared and applied 5. Habitat loss halved or reduced 4. Sustainable production and consumption 2. Biodiversity values integrated
By 2016, renewable energy and mining strategies are reviewed and biodiversity safeguards adopted and enforced.	A growing interest in renewable energy resources is observed, especially after the commitment of the Government of Jordan toward renewable energy plans for 2020. Therefore, regulations have to be...	19. Knowledge improved, shared and applied 4. Sustainable production and consumption 2. Biodiversity values integrated 1. Awareness increased
By 2016, sustainable coastal zone development master-plan developed and implemented	Aqaba is considered the only coastal area in Jordan, with a limited coastline of 27Km. however, it contains important ecosystems, habitats and species but are under threats of the increasing conflicts...	19. Knowledge improved, shared and applied 2. Biodiversity values integrated
By 2016, the MoEnv strategy and its executive program are developed and operational.	It is critical for the ministry of environment to develop its strategy and executive program to set directions and establish priorities in order to achieve a common goal. In addition, it will help to...	2. Biodiversity values integrated