This CBD report offers background on relevant and guiding UN frameworks, short summaries, updates and analysis on the most relevant global, regional and national initiatives and programmes, as well as information on the Sustainable Tourism Programme of the UN’s 10-Year Framework of Programmes on sustainable consumption And production patterns in the tourism industry.

This CBD plan is comprised of a shared vision, a mission, strategic goals and 20 ambitious yet achievable targets, collectively known as the Aichi Targets. The Strategic Plan serves as a flexible framework for the establishment of national and regional targets and it promotes the coherent and effective implementation of the three objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity.