Zimbabwe's Fourth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity

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dc.contributor.authorZimbabwe
dc.coverage.spatialZimbabwe
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-11T20:05:00Z
dc.date.available2016-10-11T20:05:00Z
dc.date.issued2010-12
dc.descriptionThis report presents the status, trends and threats affecting Zimbabwe’s biodiversity, drawing on assessments of the country’s ecosystems, species and biological resources to provide an overview of biodiversity condition and conservation. It examines the implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, including progress across sectors and cross-sector collaboration to achieve biodiversity objectives. The report reviews measures to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity, assesses progress towards the Convention on Biological Diversity 2010 targets and its contribution to the Strategic Plan, and identifies challenges, priorities and actions to strengthen biodiversity management and support the achievement of national conservation goals.
dc.identifier.isbnNot available
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8418
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number102 p.
dc.publisherMinistry of Environment & Natural Resources Management
dc.relationConvention on Biological Diversity
dc.relation.TableOfContentsExecutive Summary List of Abbreviations Chapter 1. Overview of Biodiversity Status, Trends and Threats in Zimbabwe 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Ecosystems Approach 1.3 Ecoregions of Zimbabwe 1.4 Zimbabwe Rich Biodiversity 1.5 The Status and Trends of Zimbabwe Biodiversity 1.5.1 Forest Biodiversity 1.5.2 Wildlife Biodiversity 1.5.3 Aquatic Biodiversity 1.5.4 The Status of Agro Biodiversity 1.6 Threats to Biodiversity and Underlying Drivers 1.6.1 Deforestation and Land Degradation 1.6.2 Wildfires 1.6.3 Loss of Habitat 1.6.5 Mining and Road Construction Activities 1.6.6 Climate Change 1.6.7 Invasive Alien Species 1.6.8 Pollution 1.6.9 Land Use Conflicts Chapter II. Current Status of National Biodiversity Strategies and Actions 2.1 Zimbabwe National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Chapter III. Mainstreaming Biodiversity into National, Regional and International Level 3.1 National Frameworks for Mainstreaming Biodiversity 3.2 Sectoral Policies 3.2.1 Wildlife Based Land Reform Policy 3.2.2 Forest Based Land Reform Policy 3.2.3 Draft National Agricultural Policy 3.2.4 National Energy Policy 3.2.5 Water and Sanitation Sector Policy 3.2.6 Environment Education Policy 3.3 Cross-Sectoral Programmes and Strategies 3.3.1 The Integrated Conservation Plan for the Fast Track Land Reform Programme 3.3.2 National Fire Protection Strategy 3.3.3 Poverty Reduction Programmes 3.4 Cross-Sectoral Projects and Programmes 3.5 Regional Cooperation and Transboundary Initiatives Chapter IV. Progress Towards the 2010 Targets, Conclusion and Recommendations 4.1 Progress Towards Meeting the 2010 Biodiversity Targets 4.2 Challenges, Obstacles Encountered and Lessons Learnt in Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Targets 4.2.1 Challenges in Achieving the 2010 Targets 4.2.2 Obstacles Encountered 4.2.3 Lessons Learnt 4.2.4 Future Priorities 4.5 Conclusions References Annex II: List of Participants Attending the Validation Workshop Annex III: IUCN Categories of Protected Areas Annex IV: Population of Some of the Common Mammals in Zimbabwe (1998) Annex V: Major Invasive Alien Woody Species in Zimbabwe, Their Purpose of Introduction, Ecosystem Invaded and Their Degree of Invasiveness Annex VI: Food Composition Table for Indigenous Vegetables from Africa (Per 100 g Edible Portion) Annex VII: Dams in the Catchment Areas Annex VIII: Invasive Plant and Insect Species Found in Zimbabwe Annex IX: Threatened Medicinal Plant Species in Selected Districts in Zimbabwe Annex X: The Mean Composition (% Abundance) of the Fish Community in Lake Kariba in 1968–72, 1974–75 and 2006 Annex XI: Environment Data Sets Annex XII: Environmental Conventions to Which Zimbabwe Is Signatory
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectbiodiversity
dc.subjectenvironmental conservation
dc.subjectenvironmental management
dc.subjectenvironmental protection
dc.subjectresource conservation
dc.subjectforest conservation
dc.subjectforest management
dc.subjectwildlife conservation
dc.subjectaquatic ecosystem
dc.titleZimbabwe's Fourth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity
dc.typeTechnical report

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