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Flavio Affinito1,2,3, James M Williams4, Jillian E Campbell5
1Department of Biology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. flavio.affinito@mail.mcgill.ca.
Nature Ecology & Evolution
|October 9, 2024
Summary
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework uses a Monitoring Framework to track progress on biodiversity targets. While most indicators are ready, data gaps and methodological issues require further investment and scientific support for effective implementation.
Area of Science:
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Conservation Biology
Background:
- Global biodiversity decline necessitates urgent action, leading to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
- The GBF emphasizes transparency and responsibility to achieve harmony with nature by 2050.
- A comprehensive Monitoring Framework is crucial for evidence-based actions and progress tracking under the GBF.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the operationalization and readiness of indicators within the GBF Monitoring Framework.
- To identify challenges and limitations hindering the effective implementation of biodiversity monitoring.
- To highlight the need for resources and scientific support to enhance biodiversity measurement and conservation efforts.
Main Methods:
- Selection of indicators by Parties through a political process.
- Operationalization of selected indicators via a scientific process led by an expert group.
- Assessment of indicator methodologies and data availability for progress assessment.
Main Results:
- Most indicators are scientifically operationalized and ready to inform on progress.
- Significant limitations persist regarding data availability and methodological challenges.
- The Monitoring Framework offers an unprecedented national-level view of biodiversity status.
Conclusions:
- Investment is crucial to overcome data and methodological weaknesses in the Monitoring Framework.
- Enhanced scientific support is needed for indicator use, development, and implementation.
- Effective implementation of the Monitoring Framework is vital for assessing national and global biodiversity progress and mobilizing conservation actions.
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