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Target 20:
Strengthen Capacity-Building, Technology Trans­fer, and Scientific and Technical Cooperation for Biodiversity

Strengthen capacity-building and development, access to and transfer of technology, and promote development of and access to innovation and technical and scientific cooperation, including through South-South, North-South and triangular cooperation, to meet the needs for effective implementation, particularly in developing countries, fostering joint technology development and joint scientific research programmes for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and strengthening scientific research and monitoring capacities, commensurate with the ambition of the goals and targets of the Framework.

Introduction

In order to implement the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework, countries rely on sufficient knowledge about nature and the natural environment, which requires access to technology and other good tools, including nature monitoring and ecosystem-based management. This necessitates fostering collaboration in research and development, both between countries and across regions. Currently, expertise and capacity in this field vary greatly between countries and within countries.

Policy proposals for National Implementation

  • Ensure predictable and sufficient funding for research institutions and other projects generating knowledge, working on biodiversity, both mapping, conservation and sustainable use.
  • Enhance national policies and regulations to support the development, transfer, and adoption of biodiversity-related technologies and innovations, with full respect to the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous Peoples.
  • Develop and support programmes, policies and measures that enhance the knowledge, skills, competencies, and attitudes of individuals involved in biodiversity conservation, including policymakers, planners, practitioners, and the public.

Policy proposals for Inter­national Implementation

  • Contribute to capacity building and knowledge sharing between countries to strengthen ecosystem-based research, monitoring, and management.
  • Promote and participate in North-South, South-South, and triangular cooperation initiatives to facilitate technology transfer, capacity-building, and joint research programs.
  • Integrate religious literacy into relevant international cooperation to facilitate the contributions of faith-based organisations.
  • Pursue efforts for research collaboration between universities and research institutions in the Nordic countries and countries in the Global South.
  • Promote the global recognition and integration of Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge systems into international biodiversity monitoring and management programs.