National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2015-2020 (Myanmar)

The revised National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) is an update to the 2012 NBSAP. It considers new data and information to set targets that preserve the irreplaceable species and habitats and influence decisions across multiple sectors that impact biodiversity conservation. The current NBSAP uses the 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets to structure the analysis. The revised NBSAP will serve as a guide for biodiversity conservation from 2015 to 2020 with a goal of establishing a strategic planning framework, identify concrete actions, and ensure effective management and conservation of Myanmar's diverse ecosystems, species, and natural resources. The NBSAP gives a detailed account of the diversity of ecosystems and species found in Myanmar, as well as important natural resources and human activities, such as agriculture, that depend on the country's rich biological endowment. It also provides an overview of the policy and legal framework, institutional arrangements, and international agreements relevant to biodiversity conservation in Myanmar. It reviews the previous NBSAP, covers the 20 Aichi Targets, and outlines detailed national targets and actions required to meet Myanmar's ambitious conservation goals.