By 2030, Dominica aims to reduce human-induced extinctions, improve the conservation status of threatened and endemic species, and maintain genetic diversity, including priority native species and agrobiodiversity, while reducing human–wildlife conflict. The target supports species recovery through habitat protection, management of threats and conservation within natural habitats and, where appropriate, outside them. It also promotes the conservation of agricultural genetic resources and traditional varieties. These efforts will help sustain ecological resilience, food security and cultural heritage, with community participation supporting long-term conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife.

Dominica aims to establish a coordinated framework for threatened species recovery and genetic diversity conservation, supported by updated assessments, measurable baselines and priority recovery plans. Actions will include protecting and restoring critical habitats, strengthening invasive species prevention and control, improving biosecurity, and reinforcing wildlife protection and trade controls. Conservation within natural habitats will be complemented by scientifically justified measures outside them where appropriate. Genetic diversity conservation will support priority native species, local crop varieties, livestock breeds and wild relatives through measures such as germplasm collections, seed saving and on-farm conservation. Technical support and appropriate incentives will encourage the maintenance of traditional varieties and associated knowledge. Human–wildlife conflict will be addressed through practical prevention measures, community reporting, outreach and non-lethal management approaches. Monitoring will track species recovery, genetic diversity and the effectiveness of conflict-reduction measures.

Access to financial resources: Implementation requires sustained financing for species recovery, genetic resource conservation, monitoring, biosecurity, enforcement and human–wildlife conflict management.

Biodiversity and health: Species conservation, healthy ecosystems and agrobiodiversity support food security, resilient livelihoods and community well-being. Managing wildlife disease risks and human–wildlife conflict contributes to these outcomes.

Collective effort towards the targets: The target promotes coordinated contributions across government, research institutions, civil society, resource users and communities.

Consistency with international agreements or instruments: The target supports biodiversity conservation under the Convention on Biological Diversity and complements relevant international commitments on threatened species and wildlife trade.

Cooperation and synergies: Implementation links species recovery with habitat restoration, area-based conservation, invasive species management, sustainable agriculture and community outreach.

Different value systems: The target recognises the ecological, cultural, scientific and livelihood values of native species and agrobiodiversity, including traditional knowledge and practices.

Ecosystem approach: Species recovery is linked to healthy habitats, ecological functions and the management of threats across wild and agricultural ecosystems.

Fulfilment of the three objectives of the Convention and its Protocols, and their balanced implementation:The target contributes primarily to biodiversity conservation and supports sustainable use. Fair and equitable benefit sharing is relevant where implementation involves access to genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge.

Intergenerational equity: Conserving species and genetic diversity safeguards ecological resilience, agricultural resources and natural and cultural heritage for future generations.

National circumstances, priorities and capabilities: Implementation reflects Dominica’s island biodiversity, vulnerability to hurricanes and other pressures, and priorities for species recovery, improved information and stronger conservation capacity.

Science and innovation: Species assessments, population monitoring, genetic resource inventories and appropriate conservation techniques will guide priorities and inform adaptive management.

Whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach: Implementation promotes institutional coordination and inclusive participation, including engagement with the Kalinago people and local communities in conservation, monitoring and knowledge sharing.

National Target 4 addresses major elements of GBF Target 4 through its commitments to reduce human-induced extinctions, improve the conservation status of threatened and endemic species, maintain genetic diversity and reduce human–wildlife conflict. Its coverage includes priority native species and agrobiodiversity, supported by proposed conservation measures within natural habitats and, where appropriate, outside them. The current wording commits to reducing human-induced extinctions rather than explicitly halting them. It also refers to maintaining genetic diversity without explicitly addressing its restoration within and between populations. These distinctions can be considered as the target and its implementation arrangements are further developed; they do not establish that these elements were deliberately excluded. Implementation can further clarify measures to sustain adaptive potential and support coexistence between people and wildlife.

There are no formal non-state commitments towards this national Target

Additional financing, technical assistance and capacity building are needed for a coordinated species recovery and genetic diversity programme. Priorities include updated assessments and recovery plans, improved biodiversity and genetic resource information, stronger field monitoring, biosecurity and enforcement, and practical tools for preventing and managing human–wildlife conflict. Investment is also needed in appropriate conservation facilities, germplasm and seed collections, on-farm conservation and support for maintaining traditional varieties. Shared information systems, inclusive and gender-responsive training, community engagement and sustained research partnerships will support implementation and long-term monitoring of conservation outcomes.