Sep 17, 2010 the global strategy for plant conservation needs to be strongly endorsed and implemented. 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. Despite the severe threats to plant habitats and high levels of extinction risk for plant species in many parts of the world, plant conservation priorities are often poorly represented in national and global frameworks because of a lack of data in an accessible and consistent format to inform conservation decision making. The strategy seeks to halt the continuing loss of plant diversity. The vision of the global strategy for the conservation and use of cacao genetic. Integrated plant conservation botanic gardens conservation. Pdf the global strategy for plant conservation gspc with its 16 outcome orientated targets aimed at achieving a series of measurable.
Read the full report, conserving north americas threatened plants. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc aims to halt the loss of plant diversity, contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development, and promote the sharing of the benefits arising from the use of plant genetic resources. In 2004 the conference of the parties to the convention passed a resolution welcoming the development of the trust. Such a strategy should focus on enhanced plant nutrition see above, breeding, weed and disease control, and consider the use of state of the art technologies including precision farming. Many plant species are threatened by human disturbance and are now in danger of extinction. Addressing target two of the global strategy for plant. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc aims to halt the loss of. President theodore roosevelt stated at a progressive national convention in 1912 that there can be. Background on the development of the global strategy for the. Pdf using the global strategy for plant conservation to. Global strategy for the conservation and use of musa genetic. Kew and the global strategy for plant conservation kew gardens. The strategy has been updated by musa genetic resources and breeding experts within the framework of musanet, which has the mandate to oversee the implementation and further development of the strategy.
The functioning of the planet, and our survival, depends upon plants. Apr 12, 2012 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 strategy will provide a framework to facilitate harmony between existing. Progress report on target 8 of the global strategy for plant conservation. The programme collection and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in 20142020 hereinafter the programme provides the objectives and the most important activities of the collection and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. The global strategy for plant conservation botanic. With 6% of the worlds plant diversity and strong botanical and conservation capacity, south afr. Guide to the gspc global strategy for plant conservation. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2.
The gspc includes five objectives and 16 targets for plant conservation to be achieved by 2020. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. This document is an abbreviated version of the global strategy for the conservation and use of cacao genetic resources, developed by the global network for cacao genetic resources cacaonet. The background rate for plant extinction is estimated to be 0. The strategy was identified as a priority and focus for the 2020 update of the forest action plan. European plant conservation strategy the european plant conservation strategy is a joint initiative of the council of europe and planta europa. An indicator of the conservation status of useful wild plant species is presented. This summary booklet of the global strategy was compiled by rachel chase. Convention on biological diversity, and with any processes. The strategy is the result of a consultation process that drew upon the global cocoa communitys expertise in all aspects of cacao genetic resources. The global strategy for plant conservation needs to be strongly endorsed and implemented. An accessible flora of all known plant species was considered a fundamental requirement for plant conservation. The oregon conservation strategy is an overarching plan to conserve oregons fish and wildlife, and their habitats.
In 1996, 150 countries adopted the fao global plan of action for the conservation and sustainable utilization of plant genetic. An overview of recent progress in the implementation of the global. Georgias state wildlife action plan is a statewide strategy to conserve populations of native wildlife species and the natural habitats they need before these animals, plants and places become rarer and more costly to conserve or restore. This web site is an information resource and networking tool in support of the global strategy for plant conservation in canada, a set of targets and recommendations at the international level to help halt the loss of plant species world wide. Global strategy for plant conservation annex global strategy for plant conservation a. Global partnership for plant conservation secretariat of the convention on biological diversity botanic gardens conservation international missouri botanical. In situ conservation protects species in their native habitat, while ex situ. A strategy for plant conservation in johor plant chemical library. Figure 2 additional covers of national plant conservation strategies in support of. Collection and conservation of plant genetic resources for. Updated global strategy for plant conservation 20112020 without plants, there is no life. In preparation for the meeting, a survey, available in english and french, is being carried out to invite views on the nature and content of a global strategy for plant conservation beyond 2020 and how it might be integrated into the post2020 global biodiversity framework. 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. 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.
Aug 08, 2018 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 partnership for plant conservation secretariat of the convention on biological diversity botanic gardens conservation international missouri botanical garden. 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 halt the loss of plant diversity. This sets the framework for plantlifes work with plant link across the uk and its nations, and with our international partners. The aim of this guide is to introduce the objectives and targets, providing background information explaining the need for and purpose of each target. Pdf iucn red list assessment and the global strategy for plant. Odfw conservation oregon department of fish and wildlife.
President theodore roosevelt stated at a progressive national convention in 1912 that there can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country. 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. Galbraith, head of science, biodiversity programs division. Innovate plantain, musalac and global networks such as. Plant conservation nt consevaton tate 2121 strategy 202016. The important plant areas ipas criteria system offers a pragmatic yet.
In 2002, the united nations convention on biological diversity adopted a global strategy for plant conservation. The global strategy for plant conservation includes five objectives and 16 targets for plant conservation to be achieved by 2020. 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. Abstract according to the global strategy for plant conservation cbd, netherlands, 2002, armenia had to identify and protect 50 % of the most important areas for plant diversity by 2010. The program also mandates the development of a comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy state wildlife action plan for each state and u. In 1996, 150 countries adopted the fao global plan of action for the. Comprehensiveness of conservation of useful wild plants. Strategy for plant conservation on behalf of the uk government. The global strategy for plant conservation beyond 2020. Using the global strategy for plant conservation to guide. The global plan of action for the conservation and sustainable utilization of plant genetic resources for food. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc seeks to halt the continuing loss of plant diversity and species across the globe.
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. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc is a program of the uns convention on biological diversity founded in 1999. A global metaanalysis of yield stability in organic and. Pdf an overview of recent progress in the implementation of the. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc was adopted by the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd in 2002. Global strategy for plant conservation native plant. 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.
Programme collection and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in 20142020 introduction. In estonia, the ministry of agriculture and the ministry. Its mandate was expanded to include dealing with the countrys rapid progress in creating new protected regions like transfrontier conservation areas, biosphere reserves, world heritage sites, national parks and bioregional plans to address gaps in the system. The adoption of a global strategy for plant conservation gspc by the convention on biological diversity in 2002 marked an important advance in raising. 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. Plant conservation and the sustainable development goals. Pdf a strategy for plant conservation in johor plant. Useful wild plants worldwide are poorly conserved, especially ex situ periodic calculations of the indicator will assess progress toward global targets.
Our vision is of a positive, sustainable future where human activities support the diversity of plant life. For images or permission to use images visual resources and go botany. It has been recognised as a contribution to the global strategy for plant conservation adopted by the convention on biological diversity cbd decision v19. State wildlife action plan department of natural resources.
Acidification of ocean waters and changes in plant photosynthesis as the direct result of increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Climate change impacts on oregon fish, wildlife and habitats pdf global climate change key conservation issue. Botanic gardens are committed to the plan and by working together with zoos we can achieve so much more. A national programme to identify areas most important for plant diversity e.
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. This booklet summarises the full and detailed strategy, which is published by bioversity international on behalf of cacaonet and available to download as a pdf from the cacainet website. The plants committee shall collaborate with the global strategy for plant conservation of the. Progress of implementation on the global strategy for. China endorsed the gspc in 2002, and launched a national plant conservation strategy related to the gspc in 2008. Using the global strategy for plant conservation to guide conservation implementation in the uk overseas territories. Global strategy for the conservation and use of musa. June 2829, 2016 missouri botanical garden download pdf organized by. Background on the development of the global strategy for. North american botanic garden strategy for plant conservation is a tool for anyone. Integrated plant conservation can be supported by research, horticulture and education that can ultimately increase the success of conservation efforts. Plant conservation nt consevaton tate 2121 strategy.
The global strategy for plant conservation is a platform that gathers efforts from all the different levelslocal, national, regional and global, in order to strengthen the needs for conservation and substantiality and implement steps toward the awareness and actions that should be made. Feb 04, 2011 updated global strategy for plant conservation 20112020 without plants, there is no life. The data indicate that plant extinctions are dominated by insular species. Wecome to the web site of the national focal point for the gspc. 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.
Integrated plant conservation combines in situ and ex situ conservation approaches to support species survival. Global strategy for the conservation and use of musa genetic resources b. Global strategy for plant conservation, including specific targets for crop diversity conservation. This strategy provided an important new opportunity to focus on the potential loss of tens of thousands of threatened plant species.
Global strategy for the conservation and use of musa genetic resources. Cavender, the vice president of science and conservation, the morton arboretum, lisle, illinois j. It combines the best available science and conservation priorities with recommended voluntary actions and tools for all oregonians to define their own conservation role. The aim of the global strategy for plant conservation 20112020 is to maintain plant diversity and to use plants sustainably. It is developed by a collaborative group of institutions around the world in response to the 20112020 global strategy for plant conservation gspcs updated target 1. The global strategy for plant conservation gspc with its 16 outcomeorientated targets aimed at achieving a series of measurable goals was. Here, we briefly describe the development and implementation of the strategy. North american botanic garden strategy for plant conservation. 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. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india. Canadas national focal point for the global strategy for. There is an ambitious plan the global strategy for plant conservation signed up to by governments worldwide. 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.
The ultimate and longterm objective of the global strategy for plant conservation is to halt the current and continuing loss of plant diversity. This is why the eaza plant conservation strategy is so important. A global strategy for the conservation and use of cacao. Target 14 of the global strategy for plant conservation calls for an increase in the communication of the importance of plant diversity and. April 9, 2020 native plant trust offers extraordinary range of online educational programming, available now. The gspc seeks to slow the pace of plant extinction around the world through a strategy of 5 objectives.
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