1. National targets

Target 9: By 2020, at least 28% of Zimbabwe’s terrestrial and inland water under protection, is maintained and conserved, and protected area connectivity enhanced through integrated resource management

The major threats to ecosystems, species and genetic diversity in Zimbabwe are land use and land use changes and their associated drivers. To ensure that ecosystems, species and genetic diversity are safeguarded, it is necessary to strengthen the protection and conservation measures of protected areas in the country

Aichi targets
11.1. At least 17 per cent of terrestrial and inland water areas are protected.
11.2. At least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas are protected
11.3. Areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services protected
11.4. Protected areas are ecologically representative
11.5. Protected areas are effectively and equitably managed
11.6. Protected areas are well connected and integrated into the wider landscape and seascape