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TemaNord 2025:553
Nordic Biodiversity Framework
Laying the foundation for Nordic synergy regarding the Global Biodiversity Framework
Nordic Biodiversity Framework
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Summary
Glossary
Introduction
Status in Iceland
Country-specific background
Key points
1. Urgent need for improvements in Iceland’s biodiversity policy
2. Evolving biodiversity policy in Iceland: Successes and challenges
3. A lack of understanding of key concepts
Leading practice
GBF target implementation in Iceland
Example Target 8: Minimize the Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity and Build Resilience
Status in Finland
Country-specific background
Key points
1. Finland failed to submit the Action Plan to the COP 16 meeting
2. Urgent need to stop hostile nature policy
3. Biodiversity and safety are linked in Finland
4. Freshwater ecosystems are neglected in biodiversity actions
Leading practice
GBF target implementation in Finland
Example: Target 6. Reduce the Introduction of Invasive Alien Species by 50% and Minimize Their Impact
Status in Denmark
Country-specific background
Key points
1. No overall assessment of the GBF targets for Denmark
2. The official status of Target 3 has been disputed
3. Institutional links between science and policy
4. Sector integration is increasing
5. Public and political awareness is increasing
6. Movement towards change
Leading practice
GBF target implementation in Denmark
Example: Target 3. Conserve 30% of Land, Waters and Seas by 2030
NBF workshops
Workshop 1 in Reykjavík, Iceland, April 23rd, 2024
Workshop 2 in Helsinki, Finland, October 7, 2024
Workshop 3 in Copenhagen, Denmark, December 10–11, 2024
Synthesis
Protecting Nordic biodiversity
Overview of workshops
Main messages
Emerging themes
Reference list