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USING KEY BIODIVERSITY AREAS TO IMPROVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KUNMING-MONTREAL GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK
Task 1: What are KBAs?
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What are KBAs?
Characteristics of a KBA
Definition of KBAs
Interested in diving deeper? Watch an overview video, and take our KBA Training Course.
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The KBA Standard
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The KBA Standard
The KBA Standard ensures a consistent global approach in identifying Key Biodiversity Areas. KBAs apply to all biodiversity in all realms; the process is taxonomically inclusive.
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
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Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Guidance is available
Comprehensive assessment is important
Current KBA identification is widespread but incomplete
Identifying KBAs at the national level
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Identifying KBAs at the national level
We recommend that KBAs be proposed through a KBA National Coordination Group (NCG) where they exist in a country. However, KBAs can be proposed by individuals directly if there is no KBA NCG. The KBA NCG is a committee of relevant individuals representing different institutions who can engage other experts in the KBA identification process. The committee can be made up of taxonomic experts, government officials, conservation NGOs, representatives of Indigenous Peoples, private sector, and so on. NCGs coordinate KBA proposals for the country and continue to be engaged in the monitoring and conservation of the identified KBAs. For more information on how to form an NCG and to learn about the NCG composition, please refer to the guidance document.
The KBA Proposal Process
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The KBA Proposal Process
The KBA proposal process involves several steps, from compiling data to confirming and publishing a site.
What happens when a KBA is proposed?
What happens when a site is confirmed as a KBA?
Why should countries use KBAs?
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Why should countries use KBAs?
The KBA Standard is transparent and scientific
Sites have global significance
KBAs can be a tool for evidence-based investment
KBAs support international commitments
Close this task and proceed on your journey
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Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?
Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?
Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?
Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?
Each proposed KBA is carefully evaluated against standard criteria and thresholds by regional experts and the KBA Secretariat. Proposals may be sent back for revision or clarification before they are accepted.
- Watch an overview video here.
- Take our KBA Training Course available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.
- The site is officially recognised as a Key Biodiversity Area.
- It is published in the World Database of KBAs.
- It is added to the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT), a platform widely used by businesses to support biodiversity-informed decision-making.
Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?
Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?
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Nature for Life Hub
USING KEY BIODIVERSITY AREAS TO IMPROVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KUNMING-MONTREAL GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK
Task 1: What are KBAs?
Start
What are KBAs?
Characteristics of a KBA
Definition of KBAs
Interested in diving deeper? Watch an overview video, and take our KBA Training Course.
Dive deeper
The KBA Standard
Up next
The KBA Standard
The KBA Standard ensures a consistent global approach in identifying Key Biodiversity Areas. KBAs apply to all biodiversity in all realms; the process is taxonomically inclusive.
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Up next
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Guidance is available
Comprehensive assessment is important
Current KBA identification is widespread but incomplete
Identifying KBAs at the national level
Up next
Identifying KBAs at the national level
We recommend that KBAs be proposed through a KBA National Coordination Group (NCG) where they exist in a country. However, KBAs can be proposed by individuals directly if there is no KBA NCG. The KBA NCG is a committee of relevant individuals representing different institutions who can engage other experts in the KBA identification process. The committee can be made up of taxonomic experts, government officials, conservation NGOs, representatives of Indigenous Peoples, private sector, and so on. NCGs coordinate KBA proposals for the country and continue to be engaged in the monitoring and conservation of the identified KBAs. For more information on how to form an NCG and to learn about the NCG composition, please refer to the guidance document.
The KBA Proposal Process
Up next
The KBA Proposal Process
The KBA proposal process involves several steps, from compiling data to confirming and publishing a site.
What happens when a KBA is proposed?
What happens when a site is confirmed as a KBA?
Why should countries use KBAs?
Up next
Why should countries use KBAs?
The KBA Standard is transparent and scientific
Sites have global significance
KBAs can be a tool for evidence-based investment
KBAs support international commitments
Close this task and proceed on your journey
Task complete
Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?
Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?
Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?
Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?
Each proposed KBA is carefully evaluated against standard criteria and thresholds by regional experts and the KBA Secretariat. Proposals may be sent back for revision or clarification before they are accepted.
Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?
Section overview
Start
What are KBAs?
The KBA Standard
Applying the KBA Standard to identify KBA sites
Identifying KBAs at the national level
The KBA Proposal Process
Why should countries use KBAs?