Policy Recommendations for a Transformative and Inclusive NBSAPs in ASEAN and Timor Leste

The adoption of Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) in December 2022 highlights some key targets that are imperative for addressing the impacts of biodiversity loss. The CBD’s decision 15/6 asks for Parties to revise their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (NBSAPs) through a multidimensional approach to planning, monitoring, reporting and review of the implementation of KM-GBF. 

With our experience and efforts in contributing to biodiversity conservation, IPLCs, women, and youth and civil society have been engaged in both actions on ground and decision-making process as beneficiaries, contributors, and leaders on various initiatives. However, with limited financial and human capacities on some technical expertise either within our groups or key stakeholders, integrated approaches across sectors remain challenges in many fronts. Meaningful participation is essential to strengthen responsive collaboration, recognition, and harmonization of people’s roles in achieving KMGBF. 

In view of the above mentioned “approach”, these are some of the recommendations for an inclusive, equitable, human-rights-based and gender-responsive biodiversity governance and access and benefit sharing. These recommendations are divided into 7 Sub sections based on the discussions proposed for the Subregional Dialogue on National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans for States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Timor-Leste held in Manila, Philippines.