The main reason I think the KM-GBF will help combat global warming is the inclusion of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP). This is very important to the world’s ecology because the only way to improve the world’s biodiversity is through a worldwide effort. Provided in the recommendations from the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Indicators on the KMGBF framework is a networking system called GBiOS. The United Nation’s Convention on Biological Diversity recognizes the need for a coordinated system of connection to monitor any global biodiversity progress. Described in the KMGBF; “A GBiOS is conceived as an international network supporting coordination and cooperation among national biodiversity observation networks.” (pg. 8 CBD, 2024). This system will help countries to share science -based data with other countries and create reliable data for future research.
The Kunming-Montreal framework and coordinated monitoring programs will be used to collect data and observations worldwide. One of intentions of the KMGBF is to conserve 30% of the world’s lands, waters, and seas by the year 2030. To achieve harmony with nature there must be a global effort in holding ourselves accountable and assisting other parties whenever possible. From 2011–2020 the previous biodiversity plans known as the Aichi Target did not meet the financial or communicative efforts that were established in the old plan. And unfortunately, at the last COP meeting of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali, Colombia in November 2024, only 44 out of 196 signatory parties created new biodiversity plans. We cannot expect global warming to get any better if there is not a global effort to reduce the threat.
I really like how you connected biodiversity and climate change protecting nature does help protect us too. The GBiOS system sounds like a smart way to get countries on the same page with data. Do you think 30% conservation by 2030 is realistic given the slow progress so far?
ReplyDeleteYes I do! I think 4 years and 8 months is plenty of time for the current situation we are in.
Delete30% of the world's land and sea is a huge number which is a great goal. Protect the biodiversity and wildlife is huge in combating climate change. I hope they can reach this goal.
ReplyDeleteClimate change is taking away so much biodiversity. This is the root of many blogs or information in general that I've read. From forests to the oceans, so many habitats are being destroyed and species lost.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be great to conserve 30% of our water and land. We need to do all we can if we want to make a difference for the future as well as the present.
ReplyDeleteHopefully with stronger accountability and global collaboration, we can actually meet the 30% conservation goal by 2030. As you said, protecting biodiversity is essential to our future, not just as a planet, but as a species.
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ReplyDeleteNBSAP is something I wish I knew about, of course I hit the link to find out more. I also feel we should create other organizations to help them/collaborate with
This is very interesting. I had never heard of these groups before, and I can see how they would benefit our situation. It's disappointing that such a great idea and something that could be so beneficial isn't being given the time and attention that it needs.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the NBSAP with their plans on wanting to protect biodiversity. The climate crisis is a group effort and we all need to help to solve the problem.
ReplyDeleteI hate to be that guy but here I go I don't know if we will reach the 30% goal given how we have treated the climate crisis right now. With the countdown clock giving us 5 years so far instead of striving to go forward we are just going back with oil companies thriving and deforestation at an all-time high.
ReplyDeleteI love that you highlight the cooperation efforts. It is true that biodiversity cannot be saved by primarily local initiatives, it needs to be globally spread. I am hoping these groups have the ambition and dedication to make this work. We need our lands to be more protected, and prevent ecosystem loss any further.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to hear that you're considering milk alternatives as a way to contribute to a more sustainable food system!
ReplyDeleteWrong blog Jimmie, I believe this was meant for John’s post “The Switch Up”.
DeleteBut I appreciate the words of encouragement regardless. haha
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ReplyDeleteThis is such an interesting topic! I am curious about the 30% conservation goal, are there specific regions that the plan has outlined as areas where this 30% should be concentrated such as extremely biodiverse and densely populated areas such as the Amazon Rainforest or is the 30% intended to be equally distributed across all regions/countries?
ReplyDeleteIt will be difficult to meet our aggressive conservation goals without this kind of group's commitment.
ReplyDeleteEcosystems are so rich and complicated. It seems like we are only recently recognizing the critical importance of biodiversity for every species of life.
ReplyDeleteThe importance of biodiversity on this planet is not totally recognized as often as it should. It's great to see that there are organizations working on it!
ReplyDeleteA focus on biodiversity and creating harmony with natural ecosystems is absolutely vital to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and overall improve our relationship with nature to sustain future generations. I appreciate you mentioning the Kunming-Montreal Framework because it gives hope into how we can achieve these goals.
ReplyDeleteAnd hope matters.
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