National targets

Title Rationale Aichi targets
TARGET 5: By 2028, the population of migratory bird species identified in selected inland and coastal wetlands along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF) will be maintained.

The Philippines is part of East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is an important staging and wintering area for migratory birds in search of food and temporary habitats. Many wetland areas in the country...

Target 6: By 2021, management of biodiversity is mobilized with participation at every level.

With the lack of understanding on biodiversity in various sectors and the obstacle from pre-existing laws and regulations in enabling participation in biodiversity management, Thailand has placed an...

Target 6: By 2025, at least 20% of terrestrial areas and inland waters, and 10% of coastal and marine areas, are conserved through a representative system of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures.

The PA network is an indispensable tool to preserve our rich biodiversity and ecosystem services. Thus, the Government has made a commitment to increase the coverage and representativeness of the...

TARGET 6: By 2028, there will be a 5% increase in the proportion of green spaces in the five largest cities.

At present, about 45% of the Philippine population lives in cities. By 2050, the number is expected to increase to about 65%[1]The PBSAP 2015-2028 acknowledges the importance of ensuring livability...

Target 7: By 2021, incentives that are harmful to biodiversity are eliminated and/or phased out, and positive incentives for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity are promoted.

Thailand has recognized the cross-sectoral participation in conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity as a driving force in developing mechanisms to eliminate and/or phase out...

Target 7: By 2025, vulnerable ecosystems and habitats, particularly limestone hills, wetlands, coral reefs and seagrass beds, are adequately protected and restored.

Examples of vulnerable ecosystems in Malaysia include mangrove, coral reefs, seagrass beds, limestone forest, caves, riverine habitats peat swamp and wetlands. These ecosystems harbour valuable...

TARGET 7: By 2028, as a result of improved conservation, ecosystem services provided by key biodiversity areas will be enhanced.

From 2013 to 2014, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) as the National Technical Focal Point for the Convention on Biological...

Target 8: By 2020, the rate of loss of all natural habitats, including forests and coastal ecosystems, is at least halved.

Continuous change in land use, derived from the expansion of farming areas for mono-cropping and urban sprawl, has adversely affected various kinds of natural habitats including forests, wetlands and...

Target 8: By 2025, important terrestrial and marine ecological corridors have been identified, restored and protected.

To mitigate the effects of rapid development and urbanization, the government embarked on large scale project to restore ecological connectivity restoration of its landscapes and seascapes. In...

TARGET 8: By 2028, fish stocks of economically important species will be maintained.

Fisher overcapacity has resulted in major overexploitation of Philippine reef fisheries. Demersal fish stocks are biologically and economically overfished in almost all areas other than Eastern Luzon...