Zimbabwe's Sixth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity

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Implementation measures

Effectiveness

Scientific and technical needs

1

Biodiversity education and awareness

Effective

Training in data collection, storage and management

2

Use ecosystem services valuation tools to mainstream biodiversity all seven sectors

Partly effective

Training in biodiversity and ecosystem services valuation, environmental reporting and accounting

3

Strengthen institutional capacity, promote sustainable land management practices and development of renewable energy

Partly effective

Develop a framework for monitoring and evaluating the implementation

Training personnel in data collection and analysis

4

Pro­mote the application of ecosystem-based approach­es to aquatic resources management on Lake Kariba and other water bodies

Partly effective

Investment in human capital, speed up the development of fisheries policy

5

Ssafeguard the conservation of biodiversity and promote sus­tainable utilization of land.

Partly effective

Investment in human capital and resources for monitoring and data collection

6

Prevent pollution

of ecosystems

Partly effective

invest in up­grading of laboratory equipment of institutions such as EMA, ZINWA and universities

Training in monitoring and control of pollution as well as the evaluation of impacts on ecosys­tem function and biodiversity

7

development and implementation of management plans for control of priority IAS.

Partly effective

Training of taxonomists in all major fields of taxonomy, Training in the use of tools

for rapid assessment of the distribution and abundance of IAS, Development of an information hub for non-na­tive species in Zimbabwe that covers identifica­tion tools and information on impacts, control and eradication measures

8

Incorporation of biodiversity conservation action in the national disaster risk reduction strategy

Partly effective

environmental policies must prioritize poverty reduction. Enhanced support for poverty reduction programmes across the country

9

Coordination and integration of the implementation of conventions, Adaptive ecosystems management approach,

Partly effective

Training in the assessment of management effectiveness for PAs

10

Conservation and protection of

threatened species

Partly effective

Adequate funding for regular assessment of population trends and status of threatened species.

11

Ex situ and in situ Conservation Private, public and community participation Safeguarding genetic diversity

Effective

Training in developing, establishing and main­taining a database for cultivated, farmed and domesticated genetic resources and their wild relatives

Training in the use of big data tools and tech­niques

12

Improve conservation and management status of  ecosystems; Ecosystems approach to livelihood enhancement Policy formulation and Implementation Gender mainstreaming

Effective

Support and implementation of programmes targeting women’s empowerment and poverty alleviation, especially in the rural areas

13

Enhance ecosystem resilience

Partly effective

Capacitation of local authorities in waste management and environmental restoration

14

Accession to and domestication of the Nagoya Protocol

Partly effective

Capacity building in developing domestic ABS legislation to implement the Nagoya Protocol.

15

NBSAP adoption as policy and planning instrument

Partly effective

Provision of adequate funding to assess annually the implementation of NBSAP and produce annual reports.

16

Community empowerment and

Participation Mainstreaming indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) into biodiversity conservation

Partly effective

Provision of adequate funding to assess annually the implementation of NBSAP2 and produce annual reports.

17

Science and technology innovations for reducing biodiversity loss

Partly effective

Investment in infrastructure and equipment required for conducting environmental and bi­odiversity research, Funding for research, Training of taxonomists to cover the broad spectrum of biological organisms

18

Making a business case for biodiversity Sustainable financing

Partly effective

Training in writing of proposals for accessing funding from international funding agencies.

National Targets

Progress towards implementation

1,5,8,9,11,14,15

    On track to achieve target

2,3,4,6,7,10,12,13,16,17,18

      Progress but at an insufficient rate

National

Target

Aichi Biodiversity

Target

Sustainable Development Goals Supported

Goals                          Targets

Goals

Targets

1

1

4, 12                     

4.7, 12.8

2

2

8, 9, 15, 17

8.4, 8.9, 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, 15.9, 17.14

3

5

7, 12, 13, 15

7.1, 7.2, 12.2, 13.1, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 15.9

4

6

1, 2, 15

1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 15.1, 15.5, 15.9

5

7

2, 12, 15

2.1, 2.4, 2.5 12.2, 15.1, 15.2, 15.5

6

8

3, 6, 11, 12

3.9, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6, 11.6, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5

7

9

15

15.8

8

10

1, 2, 5, 11, 13, 15

1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2,1, 2.4, 2.5, 5.1, 5.5, 11.4 13.1, 13.2 13.3 15.1

9

11

11, 12, 15

11.3, 11.4, 12.2, 15.1, 15.5, 15.7

10

12

14, 15

14.4, 15.5

11

13

2

2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5

12

14

1, 3, 5, 13

1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.9, 5.1, 5.5, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3

13

15

13, 15

13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4

14

16

15

15.6

15

17

5, 16, 17

5.1, 5.5, 16.6, 16.7 17.14

16

18

2, 5, 10, 16

2.5, 5.5, 10.2, 16.10

17

19

4, 9, 12, 17

4.7, 9.4, 9.5, 12.2, 12.8, 17.6, 17.9

18

20

17

17.1, 17.6, 17.17