The adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM GBF) or the Biodiversity Plan provides the general direction of priorities on the vision for 2050, that is, “biodiversity is valued, conserved, restored and wisely used, maintaining ecosystem services, sustaining a healthy planet and delivering benefits essential for all people”. It will take urgent actions to halt and reverse biodiversity loss to put nature on a path to recovery for the benefit of people and planet by conserving and sustainably using biodiversity, and ensuring the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of genetic resources, while providing the necessary means of implementation.

The ASEAN region stands as a centre of rapid economic growth, fostering prosperity among its populace. The richness of biodiversity is also one of the ASEAN region’s best features. In fact, the region only occupies more than 3% of the world’s total land area but it is globally significant as it contains more than 25 percent of the known flora and fauna species on Earth. With over 660 million individuals dependent on its natural resources for their livelihoods and well-being, decisive action is warranted. The KM GBF offers an opportunity to collectively address this challenge, allowing for the region’s economic advancements while ensuring environmental sustainability.

Download the full ASEAN Biodiversity Plan here.