The global strategy for plant conservation gspc was adopted by the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd in 2002. The global strategy aims to provide a framework for the efficient and effective conservation of the globally important musa genetic resources and strengthening their use. Published by botanic gardens conservation international. Galbraith, head of science, biodiversity programs division. An overview of recent progress in the implementation of the global. The objective of this document is to provide a summary of the global strategy for the conservation and use of musa genetic resources. Pdf a strategy for plant conservation in johor plant. This paper emphasized the need to develop actions under the global strategy for plant conservation. Challenges and perspectives for achieving the global strategy for plant conservation targets in brazil article pdf available in annals of the missouri botanical garden 1022.
Global partnership for plant conservation secretariat of the convention on biological diversity botanic gardens conservation international. Pdf challenges and perspectives for achieving the global. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. Staff at the royal botanic gardens kew were closely involved in the development of the gspc and contributed to the development of several of the targets and the plan of work which resulted from its adoption. The global strategy for plant conservation for 2020. Plant diversity is well understood, documented and recognized. There is an ambitious plan the global strategy for plant conservation signed up to by governments worldwide. In addition to the relatively small number of crop plants that we rely on for food and fibres, many thousands of wild plants have great economic and cultural importanceproviding food, medicine, fuel, clothing and shelter for all human beings. Assistance and collaboration was received from the united nations environment programme. Using the global strategy for plant conservation to guide conservation implementation in the uk overseas territories. Global strategy for plant conservation introductory notes the global strategy for plant conservationis presented here as approved in decision vi9 of the conference of the parties cop to the convention on biological diversity, on 19 april, 2002 in the hague. Target 1 of the global strategy for plant conservation gspc is, a widely accessible working list of all. Toward target 2 of the global strategy for plant conservation.
It sets out a series of targets to be achieved by 2020. China biodiversity conservation strategy and action plan, 20112030. In the background, include a reference to the global strategy for plant conservation developed under the cbd, and highlight the importance of wild species for food production. The adoption of a global strategy for plant conservation gspc by the convention on biological diversity in 2002 marked an important advance in raising.
The global strategy for plant conservation includes five objectives and 16 targets for plant conservation to be achieved by 2020. North american botanic garden strategy for plant conservation is a tool for anyone. Plant conservation nt consevaton tate 2121 strategy. A global strategy for the conservation of plant diversity. A strategy for plant conservation in johor plant chemical library. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc is a program of the uns convention on biological diversity founded in 1999.
An assessment of the conservation status of all known plant species, as far as possible, to guide conservation. Living resource conservation for sustainable development is contained in a report published in 1980 and prepared by the international union for conservation of nature and natural resources now called iucn the world conservation union. Botanic gardens are committed to the plan and by working together with zoos we can achieve so much more. Joining biological and economic models for conserving plant genetic diversity. The global strategy for plant conservation is a catalyst for working together at al levels local, national, regional and global to understand, conserve and use sustainably the worlds immense wealth of plant diversity whilst promoting awareness and building the necessary capacities for its implementation. Global strategy for plant conservation 5 first international symposium of the fip estimating ecosystem services of vegetation. Pdf toward target 2 of the global strategy for plant. Global strategy for plant conservation secretariat of the.
The global strategy for plant conservation is a catalyst for working together at all levels local, national, regional and global to understand, conserve and use sustainably the worlds immense wealth of plant diversity whilst promoting awareness and building the necessary capacities for its implementation. You can change your mind by clicking a link we put in the emails. The global plan of action for the conservation and sustainable utilization of plant genetic resources for food. Pdf an overview of recent progress in the implementation of the. The global strategy for plant conservation beyond 2020. Progress report on target 8 of the global strategy for plant conservation. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. The aim of the gspc is to halt the continuing loss of plant diversity and to secure a positive, sustainable future where human activities support the diversity of plant. The global strategy for plant conservation for 2020 was agreed at the biodiversity conventions 10th conference of parties in nagoya, 2010.
The gspc seeks to slow the pace of plant extinction around the world through a strategy of 5 objectives. South africa is signatory to the convention on biological diversity cbd and is committed to the implementation of a national strategy to conserve plants that aligns with the global strategy for plant conservation gspc. In the first years of its existence, between 2004 and 2010, the crop trust gathered together groups of experts to develop a series of global conservation strategies. Using the global strategy for plant conservation to guide. Guide to the gspc global strategy for plant conservation. Pdf the global strategy for plant conservation gspc was adopted by the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd in 2002.
Pdf using the global strategy for plant conservation to. Global partnership for plant conservation conference sanbi. These results are critical to helping the botanical community prioritize the development of conservation collections for threatened species not yet in genetically diverse and representative collections. The global strategy for plant conservation the caribbean. This sets the framework for plantlifes work with plant link across the uk and its nations, and with our international partners. Partnership for global coffee conservation strategy crop. The global strategy for plant conservation needs to be strongly endorsed and implemented. The aim of this guide is to introduce the objectives and targets, providing background information explaining the need for and purpose of each target.
Cavender, the vice president of science and conservation, the morton arboretum, lisle, illinois j. Genetic resources, the commission developed the global plan of action for the conservation, sustainable use and development of forest genetic resources, adopted by the fao conference at. Pdf the global strategy for plant conservation gspc with its 16 outcomeorientated. A national programme to identify areas most important for plant diversity e.
June 2829, 2016 missouri botanical garden download pdf organized by. These meetings will bring together plant conservation scientists, policy makers and practitioners from across the world to consider the future of plant conservation, and in particular to develop ideas for a global plant conservation strategy for the post2020 period. Global strategy for plant conservation targets 20112020. Towards target 1 of the global strategy for plant conservation jstor. The global strategy for plant conservation botanic.
Global strategy for plant conservation plants are a vital part of biodiversity. It is meant not only for botanic gardens but others as well such as zoos, natural history museums, universities, governments, native plant societies, and any other interested groups. Plant conservation report page 3 convention on biological diversity from the global partnership for plant conservation i t is a pleasure for me to welcome this important report documenting the progress that has been made worldwide towards the achievement of the global strategy for plant conservation gspc. The strategy seeks to halt the continuing loss of plant diversity. Pdf using the global strategy for plant conservation to guide. Target two of the 2002 global strategy for plant conservation gspc, a preliminary assessment of the conservation status of all known plant species, at national, regional, and international levels was not accomplished by its original 2010 target date and has therefore been included as a revised 2020 target, an assessment of the conservation status of all known plant species, as far.
The global conservation strategy for coffee will identify high priority actions that need to be taken and ensure commitment by the coffee community to invest in these actions, thereby securing the longterm conservation of globally available coffee through the crop trusts crop diversity endowment fund. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india. Ex situ conservation of threatened plant species in island. One crop at a time, these documents captured the state of worldwide collections and mapped out the possibilities for a more rational and connected global system. The convention on biological diversity plant conservation. Sign up here to receive emails about plants and plantlifes work. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity, signed on march 1996, as well as its amendment, signed in 2000 and 2001. The global strategy for plant conservation is a catalyst for working together at all levels local, 12 national, regional and global to understand, conserve and use sustainably the worlds immense wealth of plant diversity whilst promoting awareness and building the necessary capacities for its implementation. The global strategy for plant conservation is a programme of the convention on biological diversity cbd, agreed by the uk and 195 other governments around the world, with targets to be met by 2020. Recalling that, in 2002, the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd adopted, through decision vi9, the global strategy for plant conservation gspc, including. An expert analysis of the puerto rican flora to validate new streamlined methods for assessing conservation status 1.
Missouri botanical garden, royal botanic gardens, kew announce completion of the plant list accomplishment fundamental to plant conservation efforts worldwide st. The functioning of the planet, and our survival, depends upon plants. The strategy was identified as a priority and focus for the 2020 update of the forest action plan. Updated global strategy for plant conservation 20112020 without plants, there is no life. This is why the eaza plant conservation strategy is so important. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc is a crosscutting programme of the convention on biological diversity cbd. In 2002, the united nations convention on biological diversity adopted a global strategy for plant conservation. Crusesanders, science and conservation department, atlanta botanical garden, atlanta, georgia d. North american botanic garden strategy for plant conservation.
Global strategy for plant conservation native plant. This conference will bring together plant conservation scientists, policy makers and practitioners from across the world to consider the future of plant conservation, and in particular to develop ideas for a global plant conservation strategy for the post2020 period. Global plant extinction rates have increased dramatically over the past 50 years. In the interim, the division will post additions and changes made to clarify or revise outdated information on the states forest action plan web page, including the new mexico rare plant conservation strategy at. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc aims to halt the loss of. A canadian perspective the result was the global strategy for plant conservation, or gspc, with an ultimate and longterm objective to halt the current and continuing loss of plant diversity. The adoption of a global strategy for plant conservation gspc by the convention on biological diversity in 2002 marked an important advance in raising awareness of the threats faced by plants worldwide, as well as providing, for the first time, a coherent framework for policy and action needed to.
Under policystrategy, either eliminate section e or add the phrase according to national legislation. As the 2010 united nations international year of biodiversity comes to a close, the missouri botanical garden mbg and the royal botanic gardens, kew rbg kew. Read the full report, conserving north americas threatened plants. This strategy provided an important new opportunity to focus on the potential loss of tens of thousands of threatened plant species. Global strategy for plant conservation ias abhiyan ii. Plant conservation and the sustainable development goals. Target 14 of the global strategy for plant conservation calls for an increase in the communication of the importance of plant diversity and.
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