| Reference |
Target |
Related Strategic Goals/Aichi Targets |
| GOAL A (MAINSTREAMING) |
Improved environmental stewardship is demonstrated across all society in Belize, with an understanding and appreciation of marine, freshwater and terrestrial biodiversity, its benefits and values. |
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| TARGET A1 |
By 2020, a framework has been designed and adopted to guide the harmonization of policies that positively impact biodiversity, across all Government departments. |
2 |
| TARGET A2 |
By 2020, Belize has legislated and implemented a national harmonized system of environmental standards and incentives that promote environmental responsibility and sustainability. |
3 |
| TARGET A3 |
By 2020, 100% of relevant national development decisions in Belize take into consideration ecosystem services and biodiversity relevance to the national economy. |
2, 4, 20 |
| TARGET A4 |
By 2020, 100% of relevant Government, 75% of civil society and 50% of the general public in Belize have increased awareness and appreciation of biodiversity and demonstrate active good stewardship. |
1 |
| GOAL B (PRESSURES) |
Direct and indirect pressures on Belize’s marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems are reduced to sustain and enhance national biodiversity and ecosystem services. |
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| TARGET B1 |
By 2020, primary extractive natural resource use in terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments is guided by sustainable management plans, with improved biodiversity sustainability. |
6 |
| TARGET B2 |
By 2020, 80% of businesses monitored in Belize are compliant with environmental standards. |
8 |
| TARGET B3 |
Between 2016 and 2020, Belize has limited its net rate of land use change for prioritized natural ecosystems/areas to no more than 0.6% per year. |
5 |
| TARGET B4 |
By 2020, Belize is restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems to maintain and improve the status of ecosystems and ecosystem services essential for increasing Belize’s resilience to climate change impacts. |
5, 10, 15 |
| TARGET B5 |
By 2025, Belize is addressing its trans-boundary issues, with 20% reduction in terrestrial impacts and 50% reduction in illegal fishing from trans-boundary incursions. |
5, 7, 10 |
| TARGET B6 |
By 2018, Belize has a strengthened system in place for early detection and effective management of invasive species. |
9 |
| GOAL C (PROTECTION) |
Functional ecosystems and viable populations of Belize’s biodiversity are maintained and strengthened |
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| TARGET C1 |
By 2030, Belize’s natural landscapes and seascapes are all functional and build biodiversity resilience to climate change. |
11, 15 |
| TARGET C2 |
By 2020, three key corridors identified under the National Protected Areas Policy and System Plan are physically and legally established, and effectively managed. |
11, 12 |
| TARGET C3 |
Between 2016 and 2030, no species will become functionally extinct in Belize. |
12 |
| TARGET C4 |
By 2020, average management effectiveness of the National Protected Areas System has increased to 80%. |
11 |
| TARGET C5 |
By 2020, Belize is implementing a biosafety policy that safeguards against large-scale loss of biological integrity. |
13 |
| GOAL D (BENEFITS) |
Strengthened provision of ecosystem services, ecosystem-based management and the equitable sharing of benefits from biodiversity. |
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| TARGET D1 |
By 2025, key ecosystem services are sustainably managed and resilient to threats. |
14 |
| TARGET D2 |
By 2025, access to genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge is regulated and benefits arising from utilization are shared in a fair and equitable manner. |
16, 18 |
| GOAL E (IMPLEMENTATION) |
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan is implemented effectively through capacity building, informed strategic decision making and integrated public participation. |
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| TARGET E1 |
By 2020, all relevant government Ministries, 75% of relevant civil society, and 25% of the private sector and general public are effectively involved in the implementation of the NBSAP. |
2, 17, 18, 20 |
| TARGET E2 |
By 2020, accurate and current data on Belize's natural resources and environmental services informs relevant national development decisions. |
19 |
| TARGET E3 |
By 2020, Belize's NBSAP is being implemented effectively, monitored and evaluated, and achieving desired outcomes. |
19 |
