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The Member Spotlight Series profiles NBSAP Accelerator Partnership members who are actively accelerating the implementation of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) under the Global Biodiversity Framework. Each feature examines the specific capabilities, experience, and implementation approaches that members bring, and how these align with needs and implementation gaps identified by countries.
Vanuatu launched its revised NBSAP 2026–2030, setting ambitious biodiversity targets and showcasing a whole-of-society approach to conservation aligned with global goals.
Ecuador has launched its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2030, a landmark instrument providing concrete actions and measurable targets to conserve, restore, and sustainably use the country’s extraordinary natural wealth.
On International Women’s Day 2026, seven countries are demonstrating how embedding gender equality into national biodiversity planning can drive the systemic change needed to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework effectively and equitably.
The project “Accelerating Systemic Change for Gender Equality and Biodiversity Conservation through NBSAPs” is strengthening gender equality across biodiversity policy and practice.
Kenya finalized its Seventh National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) following a multi-stakeholder workshop that consolidated national data and inputs ahead of the global reporting deadline.
Liberia has validated its First National Report on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing (ABS), marking an important milestone in strengthening national governance of genetic resources.
Peru approved the 2030 Action Plan of its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), advancing implementation despite the challenges of the 2026 electoral year.
Discussions at the 30th Plenary of the Network on Environment and Development Co-operation (ENVIRONET) of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) underscored that successful NBSAP delivery depends on integrating biodiversity into development finance systems, strengthening institutional coherence, and building credible, investable pipelines supported by enabling conditions and country-led coordination.
COP 17 of the Convention on Biological Diversity will convene in Yerevan, Armenia, marking a critical milestone for the global review of progress under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The meeting will also include the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety MOP and the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing MOP, making it a defining moment for international biodiversity governance ahead of the 2030 deadline.