NATIONAL BIO-DIVERSITY STRATEGY & ACTION PLAN

A Strategy establishes a national framework for conserving and sustainably utilizing Nigeria's biodiversity resources. It coordinates efforts across government bodies, local communities, and private sector actors. The goal is to integrate conservation into development planning and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

What Is This Policy?

The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) is Nigeria’s national framework for conserving, sustainably using, and equitably sharing biodiversity resources, while integrating biodiversity into national development planning.

Who Does It Target?

The NBSAP targets government agencies (Ministry of Environment, NESREA, Forestry Department), ensuring coordinated biodiversity conservation. It also addresses local communities and indigenous peoples, whose livelihoods depend on biodiversity. Private sector actors in agriculture, forestry, and mining are included to ensure sustainable practices.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

The NBSAP aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, ensuring ecosystems remain resilient and productive. It seeks to integrate biodiversity into national development, promote sustainable use of natural resources, and protect endangered species and habitats.

Key Features

23 National Targets: Aligned with global biodiversity goals. Integration into Development Planning: Biodiversity mainstreamed into agriculture, forestry, mining, and infrastructure. Community Participation: Indigenous and local communities engaged in conservation. Gender & Inclusion: Focus on women, minority genders, and marginalized groups. Spatial Planning & Zoning: Protecting critical ecosystems. Monitoring & Reporting: Regular progress reports to the CBD Secretariat.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: validated and adopted Coverage: nationwide Beneficiaries to Date: Communities in biodiversity-rich areas, conservation agencies, and research institutions; exact numbers not yet published. Funding: Federal Government allocations

How to Access

• Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): https://www.cbd.int/nbsab • Federal Ministry of Environment (Nigeria): (environment.gov.ng in Bing) • Nigeria Biodiversity Portal (via CBD submissions): (cbd.int in Bing)

Important Terms

Term 1-Biodiversity Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, plants, animals, microorganisms, and ecosystems. In Nigeria, biodiversity includes tropical forests, savannahs, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems that provide food, medicine, water, and cultural heritage. Term 2- Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) This is the global agreement adopted in 2022 under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It sets ambitious targets to halt biodiversity loss by 2030, including protecting 30% of land and sea areas, restoring degraded ecosystems, and ensuring fair benefit-sharing. Nigeria’s NBSAP aligns with this framework, making its national goals part of a global effort.

Official Resources

• Federal Ministry of Environment (Nigeria) Website: (environment.gov.ng in Bing) 📍 Address: Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja 📞 Phone: +234 (0) 9 234 0770 ✉️ Email: [email protected] • Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Website: https://www.cbd.int Link to document- https://www.cbd.int/doc/world/ng/ng-nbsap-v2-en.pdf

Legal Framework

Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD); Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999; National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Act; Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic) Act; National Park Service Act; Climate Change Act 2021