COND’s Position paper on
Zero draft of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
22nd/Feb./2020
Change Our Next Decade

President Kotoko Yadomaru

Introduction
This is a position paper created by Change Our Next Decade (COND) towards theZero Draft of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. Firstly, COND
recommend including "women" and "youth" into paragraph 2 of I. Introduction B.
The Purpose. Only when this is done can we say that it is "all of society".
We have expressed our position on each Section A through H of II. Framework ofAnnex I. For our position on the 2030 action targets, please refer to the separatetable.

A. 2050 Vision●COND welcome the 2050 Vision, however in order to achieve the Vision, webelieve that detailing the 2030/2040 mission as a milestone for the path tothe 2050 Vision would function better than the 2030 + 2050 goal structure.

●COND propose to new Post 2020 GBF structure. (Show figure on next page)B. 2030 and 2050 Goals●The 2030 and 2050 goal is hard to understand and does not clarify how the 5goals will be measured and evaluated. We agree that the goal should be similar
to that of the easily understandable 1.5 degrees celsius goal for climate change
but we are wondering if the current proposal (d) (i) (ii) is included in theframework of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

●The structure of having the 2030 Action Target in order to achieve the 2030
Mission and having the 2050 and 2030 goals to achieve the 2050 Mission ishard to understand. Furthermore, the 2030 + 2050 goals and the 2030 Action
Target combined make up 25 goals, which is too much. If the 2030 Action
Target can be set in detail, the 2030 Mission should also be elaborated. Thestructure that the 2030 Action Targets are based on the 2030 Mission isrecommended.

●COND request to note the following three points if the post 2020 GBF formulate
2030 and 2050 goals.

・The (b) goal is lack of ambition and hard to formulate and is possible to resultin the reverse of its intent. Therefor we recommend to modify : By 2030, there
is a recovery rate of ［x%］species and deterioration rate of ［x%］species
based on IUCN Red List categories comparative to species conditions in 2020.
・The (a) and (c) 2050+2030 goals list “no net loss” and “average” are insufficientto achieve the current proposal of 2030 mission “to put biodiversity on a path
to recovery”.
・We think that the description of the Paris Agreement in the paragraph (d) (iv)
needs to be embodied so that the cooperation with United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change will be embodied. However, the (d) (iv) needs toinclude not only the Paris Agreement, but also other treaties such as theRamsar Convention, the Convention on Migratory Species, and so on.
Clarifying cooperation with other treaties will lead to deeper cooperation.

C. 2030 Mission●The current proposal of the 2030 Mission’s expression “for the benefit of planetand people” emphasizes human-centered interests and is not in accordancewith the 2050 Vision of “living in harmony with nature”. In order to match the2050 Vision “living in harmony with nature”, the 2030 Mission should berephrased.

●The assessment method should be clarified for the achievement of “putbiodiversity on a path to recovery”, since it is unclear. Additionally, thewording should be strengthened from “put biodiversity “on a path to” recovery”
but to “recover biodiversity”.

●As we described before, we recommend to both 2040 Mission and 2030 Mission.
Proposed Amendment:・2040 Mission
By 2040, biodiversity is absolutely mainstreamed in all fields and a healthy
ecosystem is established, resulting in the guarantee of Quality of Life for all
living organisms.
・2030 Mission
By 2030, biodiversity loss is altered to no net loss conditions due to theparticipation of all stakeholders and furthermore measures for the recovery ofbiodiversity is established and effectively functioning.

D. 2030 action targets●COND recommend modify paragraph 10 as below.
Proposed Amendment (underlined areas have been changed):
The Framework has [15] (Since 20 seems too many, we recommend toreconsider the number of targets) action-oriented targets for 2030 which, ifachieved, will contribute to the outcome-oriented goals for the achievement of
the 2030 Mission, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals andstrengthening cooperation between related international frameworks. Actions

to reach these targets should be implemented consistently and in harmony
with the Convention on Biological Diversity and other relevant international
obligations, taking into account national socioeconomic conditions, skills,education conditions, technology or unique circumstances (They are justexamples.).

●The reason for recommending modify is as below.
・There are too many goals and due to this, there is concern for overlap and fordispersed human resources. Furthermore, in order to make the actions clear
for civil society, the goals should not be complicated and the indicators shouldbe clarified.
・For example, Aichi Target no.1 had strong environmental education aspects
and was easy to work on, however, since there was no clear indicator it washard to measure and the results of everyone’s actions were hard to quantify.
・Therefore, the goals should be reduced and the goals should be clearly sorted.
We recommend the proposal by GYBN in which the goals are split into 3
groups and the targets are only 15.
・Since it is difficult to revise the Sustainable Development Goals 14 and 15
past 2021 which are closely linked to the Aichi Targets, it is necessary for theFramework to complement the contents of the SDGs. If it is possible, It isnecessary to clearly state that the achievement of the 2030 mission
contributes to the achievement of the SDGs in cooperation with otherinternational environmental treaties (examples: UNFCCC (Including the ParisAgreement), Ramsar Convention, Convention to Combat Desertification,CITES, etc).

●We do not agree with only taking account of "socioeconomic conditions" when
considering a nation's condition in taking actions to achieve the Target. Other
factors should be included.

●We recommend to add a paragraph in order to clearly state backgrounds andreasons of dividing action targets for 2030 into three groups and explanationabout which targets belongs to each groups.

●The sentence of paragraph (b), “Meeting people’s needs through sustainable
use and benefit-sharing”, should be altered to express that the purpose of theconvention of biodiversity isn’t just to satisfy people’s needs.

●For our perspective on the 2030 action targets please refer to the separate table.

E. Implementation support mechanisms●COND strongly agree that “Effective implementation of the framework requires
implementation support mechanisms commensurate with the ambition set
out in the goals and targets of the framework and with the transformativechanges required to reach them.”●However, current paragraphs (a)~(c) do not meet the requirements of the above.
About (a) and (c), it is not clear who and what this supporting mechanism
involves. Capacity building written in (b) is hard to achieve on their own forsome countries, so there should be not just financial aid from developed
countries to developing countries but also capacity-building programs.
Additionally, the current use of words do not clarify the actors of the capacitybuilding. In order to realistically work towards achieving the Framework, itshould be clearly noted that capacity building of the youth, IPLCs, women,
civil society, etc., is necessary.

●To increase the number of people related to the implementation of theframework consequently leads to the achievement of the 2030/2050 goals,
high quality education, and capacity building, so we, COND, thinkcommunication strategies as important as 2030 action targets. Therefore, werequest to refer to communication in implementation support mechanisms.

For instance, to add a paragraph and to clearly write about founding an expert
committeeoncommunication

skillsandperiodic

monitoring

ofcommunication strategies. Moreover, we expect the private sector to join in
the field. Proposed Amendment:(e) In order to reinforce outreach, communication strategies needs to be
formulated and monitoring of its implementation status needs to beperiodically conducted.

F. Enabling conditions●About paragraph 14, we believe that women and youth should also be includedin (a) with the IPLCs to have them acknowledge their participation and rights.
In order to realize the Framework, there must be intergenerational dialogue
to allow for the approach for equal participation of all generations and to notjust recognize the intergenerational equity but act upon this understanding.
The SDGs, Goal 10 Target 10.2 has already recognized the IPLCs rights andintergenerational equity.

●Furthermore, we request to add a new paragraph to note common but
differentiated responsibilities of biodiversity loss on a local, national, andglobal basis.

●About paragraph 15, we agree with most of the comments in the position paperof the IUCN, “progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals areessential enabling conditions for implementation”. It is uncertain whether thelisted examples represent the 5 factors, but if they are to list examples, it
should include other factors such as “eradication of poverty”. Poverty isunderstood as one of the reasons for biodiversity loss in some countries andwe believe eradicating poverty will contribute to creating conditions to realize
the reduction of biodiversity loss. In direct relation with the international
conference, poverty hinders the participation of poor individuals who are mostvulnerable to the harms of biodiversity loss and climate change.

Also, werecommend including energy into one of the listed examples.

G. Responsibility and transparency.
●COND welcome paragraphs (a), (b), and (c). The periodical implementation ofmonitoring, review, and report is necessary. However, we recommend
including women and youth in addition to academia and scientists as a groupof reporters in paragraph (b). Moreover, we request to write clearly aboutbusiness in the private sector.

●Since the distribution of biodiversity is biased, common but differentiatedresponsibilities should be clearly written. Other than developed countries anddeveloping countries, we need to admit the necessity of different actions
accordingly common but differentiated responsibilities based on countries
which have biodiversity hotspots and don’t have them. This is because werequest to add a new paragraph to mention about various assistance in a fairmanner, taking into account the circumstances of each country. As examplesof assistance, not only capital but also technology transfer, capacity building,and so on.

H. Outreach, awareness and uptake●COND generally agree with the contents of the position paper released fromIUCN. Although we agree that “All actors will need to help to raise awarenessof the framework and of the need for whole-of society engagement toimplement it”, since the way to achieve this is unclear, it needs to be divided
into paragraphs, such as (a), (b) and (c). Referring to this point, it is desirable
to create an advising group made up of communication experts, to strategize
communication, and to implement their advice. These initiatives will bringhigh quality education and capacity building as a result.

●COND recognize communication strategies are essential, however, this H
section is written in a very ambiguous way. The reason for the failure to achieve
the Aichi Targets is considered to be insufficient communication strategies.
Therefore, it is necessary to examine this issue thoroughly.

Fin.

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