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United Republic of Tanzania has been a party of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1996, has been a party of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety since 2003 and has been a party of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing since 2018.  

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Regional dialogue on biodiversity monitoring and reporting for francophone African countries

03 Sep 2025
Yaoundé
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Fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Scientific and Technical Advisory Group for the Preparation of the Global Report on Collective Progress in the Implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

09 Sep 2025
Online
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Third meeting of the Ad Hoc Scientific and Technical Advisory Group for the Preparation of the Global Report on Collective Progress in the Implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

17 Jun 2025
Online
from the secretariat - Meeting
Second meeting of the Steering Committee of the Multilateral Mechanism for the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources, including the Cali Fund

03 Sep 2025
Bonn
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Invitation to participate in the global campaign for the 25th anniversary of the International Initiative for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Pollinators

24 Jul 2025
News
Tanzania lifts ban on wildlife exports

Tanzania is temporarily rolling back a ban on wildlife exports that was in force for six years to safeguard protected animals and birds, the wildlife service said. The decision to lift the ban for an ...

17 Oct 2022
United Republic of Tanzania
Event
Upcoming Meetings

June 2022 8 - 15 June 2022 Online Confirmed Online discussion forum on conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity in preparation for the fifteenth meeting of the Conference ...

13 Jun 2022
United Republic of Tanzania
Event
Twenty-First Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice of the CBD

Article 25 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) establishes an open-ended intergovernmental scientific advisory body known as the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological ...

11 Dec 2017
 

National Targets

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By 2030, gender equality and responsiveness in the implementation of the National biodiversity strategy and action Plan enhanced

The target will promote gender equality and responsiveness in the implementation of the National biodiversity strategy and action plan enhanced

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5. Gender Equality
By 2030 the extinction of known threatened species of terrestrial, coastal, marine, and inland waters ecosystems is prevented by 30%

T he target aimed at developing initiatives of conserving and preventing the species which are in a state of extinction or/and threatened  particularly of those most in decline states.

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15. Life on Land2. Zero Hunger
Target 5-2: Ensure sustainability of fisheries from inland and marine in Tanzania (small pelagic; tuna and tuna-like species; prawns; octopus and reef fish, and tilapia; catfish and sleek lattes) ensured by 2030.

Ensure sustainable fisheries and 3 key priority fisheries, including octopus, small pelagic and prawn, among others

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12. Responsible Consumption and Production15. Life on Land14. Life Below Water
Target 10: By 2030, Enhanced application of biodiversity-friendly practices in agriculture, fisheries aquaculture, and forestry for long-term productivity and support improved crop production to food security, human healthy and biodiversity conser...

This target is aimed at promoting application of biodiversity-friendly practices in agriculture, fisheries aquaculture, and forestry for long-term productivity and support improved crop production to food security, human healthy and biodiversity conservation.

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15. Life on Land2. Zero Hunger12. Responsible Consumption and Production14. Life Below Water
Target 4-1: By 2030, the loss of genetic diversity of native, wild and domesticated species reduced by 30% .

The target aim at developing initiatives for the aims of reducing 30% of the genetic diversity of native biodiversity , of terrestrial, marine and inland habitats.

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15. Life on Land2. Zero Hunger
Target 17: By 2030, Capacity for implementation of biosafety measures strengthened

This target aims to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders and sectors in the implementation of bio safety measures

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Target 21: By 2030, ensure that knowledge is available and accessible to guide the implementation of biodiversity action plan

The aim of the target is to ensure that knowledge, data, and information related to biodiversity are generated, available, and accessible to all stakeholders to support planning, decision-making, and effective implementation of biodiversity action plans.

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1. No Poverty14. Life Below Water10. Reduced Inequality17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions5. Gender Equality
Target 2: By 2030, at least 30% of areas of degraded ecosystems are under effective restoration

This target aims at restoring degraded ecosystem by 2030 ensuring that all areas are under restoration plan and all sectors are involved in implementing them

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6. Clean Water and Sanitation15. Life on Land14. Life Below Water
Target 8: Minimize the impact of climate change on terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine habitats, and other vulnerable ecosystems to maintain their integrity and build resilience by 2030.

The aim of this target is to reduce the negative effects of climate change on ecosystems  including land (terrestrial), freshwater (rivers, lakes), coastal areas, and marine ecosystems so that these ecosystems can remain healthy, continue functioning, and withstand the pressures brought by climate change.

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8. Decent Work and Economic Growth15. Life on Land13. Climate Action2. Zero Hunger4. Quality Education14. Life Below Water9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure12. Responsible Consumption and Production
Target 11-2: Integrate Natural-Capital into National accounting and budgeting systems

The aim of target is to ensure that the value of nature  including biodiversity, ecosystems, and the services they provide is recognized and fully integrated into national economic planning, accounting, and budgeting systems.

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1. No Poverty17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal15. Life on Land11. Sustainable Cities and Communities10. Reduced Inequality
Target 7: By 2030, at least 50% of pollution is reduced from all sources

The aim of the target  is to significantly reduce pollution from all sources  in order to protect biodiversity, human health, and ecosystem integrity.

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6. Clean Water and Sanitation14. Life Below Water15. Life on Land3. Good Health and Well-being8. Decent Work and Economic Growth11. Sustainable Cities and Communities4. Quality Education13. Climate Action
Target 12: By 2030, Blue and green spaces are integrated into urban plans for human well-being and biodiversity conservation

This target aims at developing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban growth while addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and quality of life.

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11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
Target 11-1: By 2030, nature’s contributions to people’s are Restored, maintained and enhanced Target.

This target focuses on ensuring that nature’s contributions include ecosystem services such as food provision, water purification, climate regulation, pollination, soil fertility, disaster risk reduction, and cultural and spiritual values.

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1. No Poverty6. Clean Water and Sanitation14. Life Below Water15. Life on Land
Target 6: Reduce the rates of introduction of invasive alien species by 50% and minimize their impact on biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services by 2030.

The aim of this target is to reduce the introduction and spread of invasive alien species and to minimize their negative impacts on biodiversity, ecosystems, and the services they provide.

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17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal15. Life on Land12. Responsible Consumption and Production14. Life Below Water
Target 13: By 2030, Guidelines and regulations supporting access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization implemented.

This target aims at ensuring that benefits arising from utilization of genetic resources are shared fairly among all stakeholders

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15. Life on Land
Target 2: By 2030,ensure that at least 30% of areas of degraded terrestrial, inland water and coastal and marine ecosystems are under effective restoration in order to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services, ecological integrity a...

The target aim at having effective restoration of the degraded marine, inland and terrestrial ecosystems by 30%

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6. Clean Water and Sanitation15. Life on Land14. Life Below Water
Target 1: By 2030, priority terrestrial, inland waters, and coastal and marine areas are under participatory, biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning, including:  At least 25% of coastal and marine ecosystems within the territory of URT At least 40%...

Priority terrestrial, inland waters, and coastal and marine areas are under participatory, biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning, including: At least 25% of coastal and marine ecosystems within the territory of URT At least 40% percent of terrestrial ecosystems are conserved At least 15% of rivers and streams are conserved, At least 40% of lakes, wetlands, and other inland waters are conserved

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14. Life Below Water15. Life on Land
Target 22: By 2030, participation in decision-making and access to justice and information related to biodiversity for all enhanced

This target aims at enhancing participation in decision making and access to justice and information related to biodiversity

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16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions1. No Poverty5. Gender Equality10. Reduced Inequality
Target 20: By 2030, Capacity building, technology transfer, and scientific and technical cooperation for biodiversity strengthened

This target aims at strengthening capacity, technology transfer and scientific and technical cooperation for biodiversity among stakeholders

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17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal
By 2030, at least USD 20 million per year mobilized from public and private sector for effective implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategic and Action Plan (NBSAP 2025-2030).

the aim of this target is to mobilize USD 20 million per year from public and private sector for effective implementation of National Biodiversity Strategic and Action Plan （NBSAP 2025-2030）

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17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal1. No Poverty10. Reduced Inequality15. Life on Land
 

Panorama Solutions

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Effective Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation in MBOMIPA Wildlife Management Area through Community-Led Response Teams

Funded by BIOPAMA and implemented by the Southern Tanzania Elephant Program (STEP) and MBOMIPA Wildlife Management Area (WMA), this project enhances Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) management in the Rua...

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The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was signed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992, and entered into force on 29 December 1993. It is the first global agreement to cover al...

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Élaboration des textes: lois, décrets et arrêtés en matière d’APA au Bénin

Le Bénin a ratifié le protocole de Nagoya sur les ressources génétiques et le Partage Juste et Équitable des Avantages découlant de leur utilisation, le 23 janvier 2014. La stratégie nationale APA a p...

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