RT null T1 Biodiversity and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - Policy Brief A1 Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, K1 sustainable development K1 poverty K1 food security K1 gender equality YR 2016 FD 2016-10 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/11300 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/11300 NO This policy brief highlights the essential role of biodiversity in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It explains how biodiversity and ecosystem services support most Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to poverty, food security, health, gender equality, water, climate, sustainable cities, economic growth, and peace. Drawing on the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, it demonstrates how biodiversity conservation aligns with sustainable development. Case studies from several countries illustrate practical approaches for integrating biodiversity into national policies, planning, and development strategies. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 19, 2026