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Introduction to NBSAPS
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What is an NBSAP
An NBSAP is a strategic policy framework that outlines how a country plans to conserve biodiversity, use it sustainably, and fairly and equitably share the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources — in line with its commitments under the CBD. These plans go beyond documentation. They are national frameworks for action, helping countries translate global biodiversity goals — including those under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) — into strategies that reflect national realities. While the structure and content of NBSAPs vary between countries, they commonly include the following components:
Action plan
Biodiversity context and assessment
National strategy
Monitoring and evaluation
Integration
Stakeholder engagement
An Introduction to NBSAPs
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Describes the country’s biodiversity — including ecosystems, species, and genetic resources — and identifies key threats and drivers of loss. This often sets the foundation for national planning and priority setting.
Section overview
What is an NBSAP
An Introduction to NBSAPs
Outlines the specific actions needed to meet the national targets — including timelines, responsible institutions, and (where identified) required financial and technical resources.
Describes how a wide range of actors — including government agencies, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, women, youth, civil society, academia, and the private sector — are involved through whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches.
NBSAPs often aim to integrate biodiversity considerations into relevant sectoral and cross-sectoral policies — such as agriculture, infrastructure, health, finance, and education.
Section overview
What is an NBSAP
An Introduction to NBSAPs
Defines the national vision and long-term goals for nature, along with time-bound biodiversity targets that contribute to the global goals and targets under the CBD.
Many NBSAPs include biodiversity indicators and references to monitoring progress. However, plans for measuring, evaluating, or adapting actions are often limited or absent. Countries are encouraged to strengthen these elements and to submit periodic national reports to the CBD.The seventh national reports to the CBD are due in February 2026.
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Nature for Life Hub
Introduction to NBSAPS
Task 2: What is an NBSAP
Start
What is an NBSAP
An NBSAP is a strategic policy framework that outlines how a country plans to conserve biodiversity, use it sustainably, and fairly and equitably share the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources — in line with its commitments under the CBD. These plans go beyond documentation. They are national frameworks for action, helping countries translate global biodiversity goals — including those under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) — into strategies that reflect national realities. While the structure and content of NBSAPs vary between countries, they commonly include the following components:
Action plan
Biodiversity context and assessment
National strategy
Monitoring and evaluation
Integration
Stakeholder engagement
An Introduction to NBSAPs
Up next
An Introduction to NBSAPs
Watch this video to get an introduction to NBSAPs:
Close this task and proceed on your journey
Task complete
Describes the country’s biodiversity — including ecosystems, species, and genetic resources — and identifies key threats and drivers of loss. This often sets the foundation for national planning and priority setting.
Section overview
What is an NBSAP
An Introduction to NBSAPs
Outlines the specific actions needed to meet the national targets — including timelines, responsible institutions, and (where identified) required financial and technical resources.
Describes how a wide range of actors — including government agencies, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, women, youth, civil society, academia, and the private sector — are involved through whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches.
NBSAPs often aim to integrate biodiversity considerations into relevant sectoral and cross-sectoral policies — such as agriculture, infrastructure, health, finance, and education.
Section overview
What is an NBSAP
An Introduction to NBSAPs
Defines the national vision and long-term goals for nature, along with time-bound biodiversity targets that contribute to the global goals and targets under the CBD.
Many NBSAPs include biodiversity indicators and references to monitoring progress. However, plans for measuring, evaluating, or adapting actions are often limited or absent. Countries are encouraged to strengthen these elements and to submit periodic national reports to the CBD.The seventh national reports to the CBD are due in February 2026.