Saint Lucia's biological resources are part of its capital for development, and the health of the country's economy, especially in agriculture, tourism, and fisheries, is intimately tied to the health of its environment. These resources also form an intimate part of the country's natural and cultural heritage. Saint Lucia, as all countries of the world, must therefore fashion its own strategy -- reflecting its unique social, economic, and environmental conditions to use sustainably and conserve its biological wealth. Read More.
meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity(COP 12) Between 6 and 17 October 2014, Parties will agree on steps to accelerate the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets, which are to be achieved by the end of this, the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity. The results of Global Biodiversity Outlook 4, the flagship assessment report of the CBD will inform the discussions. The collection of decisions to be taken at COP 12 is already being referred to as the “Pyeongchang Road Map” and is expected to include aresource mobilization strategy expected to substantially increase the resources available for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.
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