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Recommendation 30
30
Accepted
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In promoting a transformative Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework, we recommend that the UK Government advocate: •...
Recommendation
In promoting a transformative Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework, we recommend that the UK Government advocate: • A strengthening of the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework’s 2030 mission to align with the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature and G7 2030 Nature Compact to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. • A more ambitious, SMARTer species goal (Goal A) which commits to stopping human-induced extinctions. • Inclusion of reference to nature-based solutions in Target 8, so that the UNFCCC and UNCBD processes can be better linked. • Stronger wording on the need to reduce unsustainable consumption and production patterns amongst developed countries. • An ambitious Paris-style review mechanism for biodiversity, which encourages Parties to ‘ratchet’ the level of ambition of their National Targets at regular review intervals. • A dedicated financial mechanism for the UNCBD.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government confirms it is seeking a commitment to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, has advocated for this under the G7, and supports ambitious goals for species, review mechanisms, and nature-based solutions. It also details aligned domestic actions like protecting 30% of land and sea.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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To ensure that the post-2020 global biodiversity framework drives global action, it is essential that it is supported by an uplift in financing for nature. Mobilising resources from all sources (public and private), and at all levels (domestic and international) will be vital to securing global agreement of the framework, as well as supporting implementation of the goals and targets. towards activities that protect and restore nature. It also means changing existing flows of finance to eliminate those that do harm to nature and shift towards nature positive investments. The GEF was adopted in 1996 by all Parties as the financial mechanism for the Convention, as set out in Article 21. The GEF has consistently performed well in Project Completion Reports (PCRs) of previous replenishments consistently scoring A for the programme overall. It was judged “good” for both its fit with UK development objectives and for its organisational strength in the most recent Multilateral Development Review. GEF has a strong, consistent track record in achieving good project performance with 80% of all projects achieving expected outcomes. The GEF8 replenishment is currently being negotiated for the period 2022–
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