Aichi Biodiversity Targets - Environment & Biodiversity
Q. Which of the following are the Aichi Biodiversity Targets?
1) Improve status of biodiversity
2) Combat desertification
3) Mechanism to dispose hazardous waste
4) Enhance benefits to all from biodiversity- Published on 28 Aug 15a. Only 1, 2 and 3
b. Only 1 and 4
c. Only 1 and 2
d. All of the above
ANSWER: Only 1 and 4
The Aichi targets are of period 2011-2020. There are 5 strategic goals –
Strategic Goal A: Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society
Strategic Goal B: Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable use
Strategic Goal C: To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity
Strategic Goal D: Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services
Strategic Goal E: Enhance implementation through participatory planning, knowledge management and capacity building
