Sector Programme Implementing the Biodiversity Convention

OBJECTIVE Providing advice to BMZ on CBD issues Providng advice to BMZ on biodiversity portfolio development Advancing selected CBD issues Mainstreaming biodiversity in other fields of development cooperation Expanding capacity development services PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The purpose of the Sector Programme is to support the implementation of the CBD Strategic Plan. To that end, it advises the...

Management of the Sundarbans Mangrove Forests for Biodiversity Conservation and Increased Adaptation to Climate Change (SMP)

OBJECTIVE Government agencies at the national and local level, that are responsible for the management of the Sundarbans Mangrove Forests (SMF), as well as Co-Management structures, have implemented mechanisms that improve the management of the SMF. This is being achieved through the three components: The coordination by the local representation of the...

Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (CMPA)

OBJECTIVE To contribute to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in selected areas along the coast of India PROJECT DESCRIPTION With a coastline of more than 7,500 km, India is endowed with a diversity of coastal and marine ecosystems. These ecosystems provide numerous services and benefits including fisheries, coastal tourism, as well...

ABS Capacity Development Initiative – Supporting the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS)

OBJECTIVE The project aims to support African countries and ACP member states in their efforts to operationalize the Nagoya Protocol at national level.Ā Support of three core processes are: developing and revising ABS regulatory frameworks establishing fair and equitable ABS agreements ensure participation of IPLCs in both processes The ABS Initiative is ready to provide...