Building Synergies Between Biodiversity and Climate
Insights from countries on NBSAP and NDC planning and implementation
The global study emphasizes strategic approaches and real-world examples, drawing from 10 countries—Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Mexico, and Peru—and showcasing specific approaches to foster joint implementation of nationally determined contributions and National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans.
The report highlights the urgent need to bridge the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. These two landmark agreements are deeply interconnected, and success in one depends on progress in the other. Countries' efforts to renew their respective commitments under the relevant conventions represent an important and timely opportunity to foster synergies to effectively address the challenges linked to climate change and biodiversity loss and connect ongoing processes.
Drawing from 10 national case studies—including Brazil, Colombia, Madagascar, and Indonesia—the publication offers concrete examples of how countries are creating linkages between their National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans and nationally determined contributions. It outlines key strategies, common barriers, and innovative practices to build more coherent national approaches that maximize co-benefits for climate and biodiversity.
This resource is intended for government planners, national focal points, civil society, and local communities seeking to strengthen coordination between the two agendas. It offers lessons, tools, and insights to guide future policy processes and implementation efforts.
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