Ecological connectivity key to the success of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

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By Amy Fraenkel and Marco Lambertini, Trans-edited by WANG Qianjia

Abstract: Ms. Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), released a joint article on IPS entitled “COP15: We are Losing Nature - Biodiversity - at the Fastest Rate in Human History”, commenting on the COP15 process. This article particularly emphasizes the importance of ecological connectivity, arguing that ecological connectivity is the key to achieving the goal that “at least 30% of the earth’s land, freshwater and oceans are protected or conserved in some form by the year 2030” (“30 by 30” target). The author further points out that unless connectivity is placed at the center of its implementation, and the role and rights of indigenous peoples and local communities are recognized, it will be difficult to secure our landscapes, seascapes and river basins to allow flows of species and natural processes. This article believes that in terms of ensuring “connectivity”, the Conference has not done enough. Zhou Jinfeng, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), responded to this article and agreed with it. Mr. Zhou believes that without the consideration of “connectivity”, the ambitious “30 by 30” target of post 2020 framework would be hard to achieve.

Key words: CBD COP15, Ecological Connectivity, “30 by 30” Target, Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Amy Fraenkel, Marco Lambertini. Ecological connectivity key to the success of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and “30 by 30” Target. WANG Qianjia, trans-edited. Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development. Volume 1, Issue 13. December 2022. ISSN2749-9065

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