Major agenda for CBD/COP10

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1 Major agenda for CBD/COP10 Strategic Plan and Biodiversity Target Evaluating progress toward the 2010 Biodiversity Target and adopting the new target beyond 2010 (the post-2010 targets) 2010 Biodiversity Target : To achieve by 2010 a significant reduction of the current rate of biodiversity loss ABS (Access and Benefit Sharing) Elaboration on the international regime for ABS International Regime on ABS addresses sharing the benefits of users (developed countries) arising from the utilization of genetic resources with providers (developing countries). Thematic / Cross-cutting agenda Protected areas Sustainable use of biodiversity (the Satoyama Initiative) Climate change and Biodiversity Enhancing the scientific basis (IPBES) Public engagement (Business and Biodiversity) Financial mechanism etc 1

2 Post 2010 Target (the Convention s Strategic Plan) 2010 Target: to achieve by 2010 a significant reduction of the current rate of biodiversity loss (decision at COP6, 2002) Status of Biodiversity 2010 target failed Global Biodiversity Outlook (2010) The 2010 target has not been met. The UN decade on Biodiversity: Mobilizing all stakeholders including civil society and UN agencies. No specific measures to achieve the target Draft Text of the Revised Strategic Plan Vision (by 2050): Living in Harmony with Nature Mission (by 2020): Take effective and urgent action. (specific measures available to achieve 20 targets) improved Japan will provide assistance to developing countries who pursue targets reflected in their own national strategies.

3 Efforts toward the Agreement on the International Regime on ABS 1993 Entry into Force of the Convention on Biological Diversity 2002 The Bonn Guidelines (voluntary) adopted at COP6(Hague) ABS WG COP8 (Curitiba) decision to complete the work of ABS WG by Structure of the draft International Regime was presented at COP9 (Bonn) April:7 th ABS WG-drafting of the text was started. November:8 th ABS WG- drafting of the text was completed. (the text with over 3,000 brackets) drafting March:9 th ABS WG- draft protocol was presented (simple draft text of 31 articles) improved July:Resumed 9 th ABS WG -negotiation on draft text, convergence in some of the issues(fully funded by the government of Japan) Sep.: Resumed session of the International Negotiating Group negotiation on draft text (funded by the government of Japan) COP10(October, 2010)Discussion on the draft Protocol, and the work on the International Regime will be completed. Discussion on legal issues

4 Protecting biodiversity entails Not only preserving pristine environments, such as wilderness, But also conserving human-influenced natural environments, such as Satoyama or socio-ecological production landscapes. These kinds of environments are increasingly threatened in many parts of the world. Purpose The Satoyama Initiative Explore new forms of co-management system The Satoyama Initiative Consolidate wisdom on ecosystem services Vision Societies in harmony with nature Integrate traditional knowledge with modern science Promoting the sustainable use and management of natural resources through realizing societies in harmony with nature. Launching of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative at CBD-COP10 Promoting the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use adapted to each environment. + Human well-being

5 Intergovernmental science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Nov.2008 : 1 st ad-hoc meeting on IPBES (Putrajaya) Oct nd ad-hoc meeting (Nairobi) Jun rd ad-hoc meeting (Busan) Japan s Basic Ideas on Condition on IPBES Scientifically and politically independent/neutral Credible and subject to critical expert peer review Build upon existing program/framework/networks of scientists - avoid duplication of activities Global biodiversity assessment is based on local level assessments Focus on voluntary activities and cooperation etc. 5

6 Relevant states Relevant conventions (e.g., CBD) Relevant program (e.g., GEOSS, SGA) Relevant organizations/ngos Structure of IPBES (Japan s preliminary view) Recommendation and cooperation Information and cooperation Plenary - Chair /Vice Chair - Member states - Observer organizations Bureau Chair and Vice Chair of the Plenary - Chairs of Working Groups -Chairs of Regional Committees -- Chairs of SBSTTA s One or multiple international organization (UNEP etc) Secretariat Working Group on Assessment - Regional Committee members - Renowned Scientists Ad-hoc Working Group on other issues (e.g., capacity building, CEPA) Regional Committee (WEOG) Regional Committee (Africa) Regional Committee (Asia Pacific) Regional Committee (CEE) Regional Committee (GRULAC) Host country Host country Host country Host country Host country Inter-regional cooperation 6

7 Framework Framework for for Biodiversity Conservation in Japan in Japan Basic Act on Biodiversity (2008) The National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan (revised in 2010) National Survey on the Natural Environment Nature Conservation Law Natural Parks Law Law for the Promotion of Nature Restoration Law for the Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Wildlife Protection and Proper Hunting Law Invasive Alien Species Act Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms

8 14.3% of total land area Natural Parks in Japan National Park Quasinational Park Number Prefectural Natural Park Area(ha) 2,086,945 1,362,030 1,961,030 West Hokkaido East Hokkaido Tohoku San-in Chubu East-Kanto Kyushu Sanyo-Shikoku Kinki South-Kanto Amami- OKinawa 8

9 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD/COP10) Dates : October 18-29, 2010 High-level ministerial segment October 27-29, 2010 COP-MOP5 to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety October Venue: Nagoya city, Aichi prefecture Main venue Nagoya Congress Center Participants:193 parties, international organizations, and observers including NGOs 10,000 participants are expected in the Conference, Side events, etc. Aichi Tokyo Nagoya Slogan : Life in Harmony, into the Future 9

10 Fast-Start Financing for Developing Countries Pledged USD 15 billion support to assist developing countries, especially those making efforts to reduce emission and/or being vulnerable to climate change Official Development Assistance (ODA) (Approx. USD 7.2 billion) Grant Aid, Technical Cooperation ODA Loan (Concessional loan) Contribution to Multilateral Funds Other Official Flow (Approx. USD 7.8 billion) Other Official Financing in collaboration with private sector ex. Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC) financing Mitigation ex) -Climate Change Policy Program Wind Energy Project -Geothermal Energy Projects -Solar Energy Projects Adaptation ex) -The Programme for the Improvement of Capabilities to cope with Natural Disasters Caused by Climate Change 10

11 Bill of Basic Law on Climate Change (Diet deliberation expected this fall) Mid and Long-term Goals 25% CO2 reduction below 1990 level by 2020 (premised on the establishment of a fair and effective international framework by all major economies and agreement on their ambitious targets) 80% CO2 reduction below 1990 level by 2050 Key Policy Measures domestic emission trading scheme (ETS) Greening tax system, including the consideration of a global warming tax, to be implemented from 2011 Feed-in Tariff (FIT) system for all renewable energies 11