Protected Planet Report 2014

Abstract

In 2010, the 192 State Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted a Strategic Plan to halt biodiversity loss and ensure the sustainable and equitable use of natural resources. The plan includes the 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets which are to be achieved by 2020. The Protected Planet Report 2014 provides an overview of global progress towards Aichi Biodiversity Target 11, a global target for protected areas. Chapters summarise current knowledge and progress towards achieving each element of the target, and provide further guidance for implementation, based on data from the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA), a review of published literature, and expert review.