Commitments by Friends of Target 12

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1 Commitments by Friends of Target 12 Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) Bern Convention BirdLife International Chico Mendes Institute for Conservation of Biodiversity, Ministry of Environment of Brazil (ICMBio) Conservation Evidence Conservation International (CI) Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) IUCN SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group (PSG) Island Conservation Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar) Save Our Species (SOS) The Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network (WFEN) TRAFFIC International United Nations Environment Programme - World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP- WCMC) Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Zoo Outreach Organization (ZOO) Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Version140813

2 Alliance for Zero Extinction Partnership (AZE) AZE will work with CBD and signatories to include AZE site protection in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) Bern Convention (Council of Europe) The Bern Convention will: 1. Better monitor the implementation of obligations of European States concerning protection of birds, cutting down illegal killings 2. Monitor the impact of invasive alien species on native flora and fauna, promoting remedial and preventive action by governments 3. Propose further guidance on conservation of island biodiversity in Europe and monitor its implementation 4. Monitor European sites or species at risk through a system of public complaints 5. Propose guidance on gathering of fungi and biodiversity BirdLife International 1. By 2016, BirdLife will comprehensively re-assess the status of all the world s birds and the conservation actions needed to improve the prospects of threatened species, and make this information available to all CBD Parties. 2. BirdLife will continue regularly to update the Red List Index for birds, a measure of progress in achieving Target BirdLife Partners around the world will implement the Preventing Extinctions Programme, focused on saving the bird species in critical danger of extinction. Conservation Evidence By 2020 Conservation Evidence will have: 1. Collated the published evidence as synopses for all habitats and taxa and made these available free on 2. Provided a searchable database of the available papers that test interventions. 3. Made conservation more effective by improving the access to information. 4. Improved conservation practice by aiding the collation and dissemination of evidence on the effectiveness of interventions. Conservation International 1. Through 2015, CI will work with IUCN to continue a review of the conservation status of all reptile species, and ensure that this information is utilised by both international and national conservation agencies, and policy-making organisations. 2. By 2015 CI will conduct rapid assessments of biodiversity at five field sites around the world, strategically selected to leverage the creation of new conservation areas and mitigate environmental impacts, improving protection of threatened species. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) CMS will work to improve the conservation status of migratory species (in particular, of all known threatened migratory species), the resilience of their habitats and their ecological connectivity. CMS has a programme of work to achieve this, which includes such things as:

3 1. Encouraging strict protection of migratory species threatened with extinction and listed on Appendix I of the Convention; 2. Encouraging range states of migratory species to implement global or regional species agreements and action plans; 3. Implementing a CMS Global Programme of Work for Cetaceans and an Aquatic Mammals Working Group. Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) CITES is an international legally-binding agreement with 178 States-Parties that will work to ensure that international trade in listed wild animal and plant species is legal, sustainable and traceable. International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) In support to achieve Aichi Biodiversity Target 12 by 2020, IFAW will, 1. Encourage effective regional and international enforcement cooperation amongst range, transit and market states, all being part of a wildlife trade-chain, e.g. in regards to trade in specimens from elephants, tigers, whales or sharks. 2. Assist governments and enforcement agencies through capacity building and other cooperation means to effectively combat wildlife poaching and illicit trade of endangered species, e.g. in the MENA region for successful implementation of obligations resulting from recent listings of some shark species on App.II of CITES. 3. Assist governments and CITES to develop appropriate policies, legislation and enforcement tools to combat illicit wildlife trade of endangered species on the internet (e-commerce). 4. Conduct or supporting rescue, rehabilitation and release operations of wildlife in need with our veterinarians and hands-on experts in the field. 5. Participate in the (further) development of adequate wildlife conservation and wildlife welfare standards and protocols e.g. for rescue, rehabilitation and release of endangered species and help to translate them into policy and legislation. 6. Help to secure wildlife habitat, including wildlife corridors and habitat networks, as we do e.g. in Southern Africa for elephant habitats or South Asia for rhino, elephant and tiger habitat. 7. Promote technical solutions to reduce underwater noise or lethal accidents in ship traffic (ship strikes) that threaten endangered marine species. 8. Raise excitement about endangered species and awareness about threats to them through public education campaigns, e.g. with wildlife consumers in market countries like China and e.g. with young people around the world. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 1. By mid 2015 IUCN and its partners will assess the risk of extinction of at least 2,500 Andean freshwater species through funding from the MacArthur Foundation and recommend actions to ensure their conservation and sustainable use (climate change vulnerability, priority site setting etc.) 2. By 2016 IUCN and its partners will assess the risk of extinction of at least 4,500 useful plants through the Plants for People Project and recommend actions to ensure their conservation and sustainable use.

4 3. IUCN commits to ensuring that The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species provides necessary information and analyses on the status, trends and threats to biodiversity in order to inform and catalyse action for improving the conservation status of threatened species 4. IUCN commits to prioritise among Resolutions and Recommendations adopted by its members at its quadrennial World Conservation Congresses those likely to contribute directly to meeting T12, and to ensure the full implementation of these. IUCN SSC - Invasive Species Specialist Group By 2015 IUCN through the Red List and the SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group, will assess the role of invasive species as a factor of threat for the over 60,000 species assessed within the IUCN Red List, as a basis to prioritize action to mitigate the impacts of invasive species on global biodiversity Island conservation By 2020, under the auspices of the "Small Islands, Big Difference" campaign, Island Conservation and its partners will improve the conservation status of 200 Critically Endangered Species in eradicating invasive alien species from 500 islands of the planet. The Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network (WFEN) 1. By 2020 the Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network and Certified Wildlife Friendly will have certified 100 enterprises on each continent each engaged with protecting the most endangered wildlife and ecosystems around the world. 2. Our products, services and brand mark will be recognized globally by consumers, creating additional funds for both conservation field-work and local communities, and these win-win conservation success stories will be shared around the world. 3. Consumers will vote with their purchases to support the Triple Bottom Line of People, Planet and Profit and communities coexisting with wildlife will be receiving a price premium from the sales of their Wildlife Friendly certified goods and services. Save our Species (SOS) 1. Save Our Species, initiated by IUCN, Global Environment Facility and the World Bank, will serve as a mechanism for governments and other institutions to channel resources toward conserving threatened species 2. Save Our Species will commit a minimum of $2 million per year to threatened species conservation projects over the course of 2013, 2014 and 2015 and possibly after that. TRAFFIC To support CBD Parties and others to achieve Aichi Biodiversity Target 12 by: 1. Providing practical guidance for implementation of actions to stop species loss driven by overharvest and trade 2. Raising awareness on best practices to avoid species loss driven by overharvest and trade 3. Share experiences and promote synergies towards achieving Target 12 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP-WCMC) UNEP-WMC will be completing the following work: 1. The Biodiversity Indicators Partnership (BIP) will continue in its role as the principal vehicle for coordinating biodiversity indicator development at the global, regional and national scales for

5 the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity This includes profiling global indicators for Aichi Target UNEP-WCMC is working with United Nations Environment Programme (UNDP) and CBD Secretariat on the establishment of the NBSAP Forum and development of its web portal. The web portal will include thematic/target sections and the Friends of Target 12 group can work to coordinate and develop resources for this section (UNEP-WCMC to advise on how to make contributions). 3. UNEP-WCMC is reviewing the species included in the CITES Review of Significant Trade process, to inform discussions on the sustainability of international trade in those species. 4. UNEP-WCMC will continue improving the functionality and usability of its species-related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA) data holdings, starting with the redevelopment of the Species Database, which will be launched in August UNEP-WCMC will work with Central American countries to build their capacity in relation to the sustainable use of CITES-listed species. 6. UNEP-WCMC is contributing to a project led by colleagues at Newcastle University to assist England s Department of Environmental and Rural Afairs (Defra) to develop a methodology for the identification of species for which targeted conservation action would have the greatest benefits. World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) WAZA members and members of regional zoo and aquarium associations allocate 350 million $ US annually for conservation. WAZA is encouraging members to support conservation projects and to nominate them for WAZA branding. WAZA is updating and evaluating the existing world conservation strategy, aiming at further enforcing and supporting conservation activities. WAZA is also trying to get more detailed figures on conservation expenditure. WAZA is implementing a huge project worldwide in support of target 1 and target 12 of the Aichi targets. Success stories will be made available for all members and the concrete support of zoo visitors will be sought and guidance provided. A baseline survey and a follow up survey on biodiversity literacy is conducted around the world and will assist CBD with defining indicators. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) 1. By 2020 populations of the most ecologically, economically and culturally important species are protected, restored and thriving in the wild. 2. By 2020, each of the SAPs (Species Action Programmes) has successfully delivered on its 2020 goals and objectives, thereby making significant progress toward healthy and viable populations of WWF s flagship species. 3. By 2020, the risk to footprint species from over-exploitation is significantly reduced. ZOO/WILD Organization 1. ZOO/WILD and its partners will assess the risk of extinction of 1700 butterfly species by 2014, 1500 orchids by 2016, fill in gaps in assessments of freshwater fish in South Asia by 2015, and recommend actions to ensure their conservation and sustainable use. 2. ZOO/WILD and its partners of the Indian AZE will implement practical and stakeholder based action on the ground to conserve at least 10 AZE species and improve their chances of survival in the wild by 2020.

6 3. ZOO/WILD through the Journal of Threatened Taxa will encourage and publish rapidly peerreviewed articles on conservation and taxonomy to support red listing and promote conservation impact of publications internationally. Zoological Society of London (ZSL) By 2020, the Zoological Society of London will have: 1. Defined the global status and trends of terrestrial vertebrates 2. Defined the global status of 10 major invertebrate groups 3. Developed vertebrate population time series indices in 10 countries 4. Supported the development and implementation of National Red Lists in 10 countries and maintain the National Red List website. 5. Implemented remote species monitoring systems in 30 protected areas. 6. Implemented conservation breeding programmes for 5 additional EDGE species 7. Initiated conservation initiatives for 80 EDGE species not previously receiving conservation attention. 8. Implemented conservation training programmes in 5 countries for practical species conservation.