Action Internationally
The loss of biodiversity is a global issue, with all countries needing to be part of the solution. This page shows key strategies at the international level relating to the protection of biodiversity.
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Halting the Loss of Biodiversity by 2010 - and beyond
In 2001 the EU Heads of State agreed "to halt the decline of biodiversity by 2010". The was followed up in 2006 by a communication for the Commission called "Halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010 - and beyond". It details the progress so far based on both the EC biodiversity strategy and member states action plans, as well as setting new priorities and targets for the future.
A video explaining the importance of biodiversity is also available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=UotgGud9HKQ
EU biodiversity strategy
The EU Biodiversity Strategy is a framework designed to complement the member states' existing strategies. As well as ensuring that these strategies are implemented and they are integrated in relevant future policies. For this reason, it takes a broad-brush approach proposing objectives for work in a number of key policy areas, covered by 4 sectoral Action Plans published by the Commission in March 2001 on Fisheries, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Economic Co-operation and Development. Progress on the implementation of the Action Plans is monitored by a Biodiversity Expert Group chaired by the Commission.
Page last modified: 23 October 2008
Page published: 23 October 2008