International cooperation for a biodiverse future: Opportunities and challenges under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) is the latest outcome of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 15), marking a historic achievement in shaping the global biodiversity conservation agenda post-2020. The KM-GBF balances ambitio...

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Main Authors: Zhijun Zhang, Dawang Cao, Teng Ma, Huirong Liu, Zhengkai Mao
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
Series:Global Ecology and Conservation
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424005894
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description The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) is the latest outcome of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 15), marking a historic achievement in shaping the global biodiversity conservation agenda post-2020. The KM-GBF balances ambitious goals with pragmatic implementation plans, such as establishing clear timelines and mobilizing financial resources, aiming to quickly reverse the ongoing trend of global biodiversity loss. Therefore, this review aims to explore the opportunities and challenges within the international cooperation mechanism established under the KM-GBF. Through a textual analysis of the KM-GBF, the legal framework supporting its international cooperation mechanism was clarified. Moreover, building on the innovative practices that emerged from the implementation of the KM-GBF, novel concepts and approaches in international cooperation for biodiversity conservation were identified, summarized, and highlighted. Ultimately, the practical challenges encountered during the implementation process, including funding shortfalls, technology transfer barriers, and the divergence of interests between developed and developing countries, were addressed, offering recommendations to guide future policy-making and execution.
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spelling doaj-art-cec5dc1060954e9fa17caf672cf860f12025-08-20T02:02:02ZengElsevierGlobal Ecology and Conservation2351-98942025-04-0158e0338510.1016/j.gecco.2024.e03385International cooperation for a biodiverse future: Opportunities and challenges under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity FrameworkZhijun Zhang0Dawang Cao1Teng Ma2Huirong Liu3Zhengkai Mao4Institute of Marine Development, Ocean University of China, ChinaSchool of Law, Ocean University of China, ChinaSchool of International Affaris and Public Adminstration, Ocean University of China, ChinaSchool of Law, Ocean University of China, ChinaSchool of Law, Ocean University of China, China; Corresponding author.The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) is the latest outcome of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 15), marking a historic achievement in shaping the global biodiversity conservation agenda post-2020. The KM-GBF balances ambitious goals with pragmatic implementation plans, such as establishing clear timelines and mobilizing financial resources, aiming to quickly reverse the ongoing trend of global biodiversity loss. Therefore, this review aims to explore the opportunities and challenges within the international cooperation mechanism established under the KM-GBF. Through a textual analysis of the KM-GBF, the legal framework supporting its international cooperation mechanism was clarified. Moreover, building on the innovative practices that emerged from the implementation of the KM-GBF, novel concepts and approaches in international cooperation for biodiversity conservation were identified, summarized, and highlighted. Ultimately, the practical challenges encountered during the implementation process, including funding shortfalls, technology transfer barriers, and the divergence of interests between developed and developing countries, were addressed, offering recommendations to guide future policy-making and execution.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424005894Biodiversity LossInternational Soft LawThe Convention on Biological DiversityThe “30 × 30 Target”
spellingShingle Zhijun Zhang
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International cooperation for a biodiverse future: Opportunities and challenges under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Global Ecology and Conservation
Biodiversity Loss
International Soft Law
The Convention on Biological Diversity
The “30 × 30 Target”
title International cooperation for a biodiverse future: Opportunities and challenges under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
title_full International cooperation for a biodiverse future: Opportunities and challenges under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
title_fullStr International cooperation for a biodiverse future: Opportunities and challenges under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
title_full_unstemmed International cooperation for a biodiverse future: Opportunities and challenges under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
title_short International cooperation for a biodiverse future: Opportunities and challenges under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
title_sort international cooperation for a biodiverse future opportunities and challenges under the kunming montreal global biodiversity framework
topic Biodiversity Loss
International Soft Law
The Convention on Biological Diversity
The “30 × 30 Target”
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