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Ethiopia

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Eth - Target 2: By 2030, forest coverage is increased from 23.6% to 30%, area of degraded wetland decreased by 20% from the existing 27,142.5km2 and degraded terrestrial land decreased by 20% from the existing 85, 24.3km2, extent of conversion of grazing land decreased from 43.7% to 30% through fostering ecosystem based management approach, there by at least 30% of the degraded land is restored.

Description

In Ethiopia, the main causes of habitat degradation are attributed to direct and indirect anthropogenic factors, resulting in the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Therefore, it is imperative to take concerted efforts by all stakeholders with the active participation of local communities to restore the functioning of the ecosystems, with special emphasis on degraded forest lands, grazing lands and wetlands.

Alignment

Contribution to global Goals

GBF-G-A. Ecosystems are conserved, extinctions are halted and genetic diversity is maintained

Alignment with global targets

Global Targets	Degree of Alignment
GBF-T02. 30% of degraded areas are under effective restoration GBF-T02. 30% of degraded areas are under effective restoration Ensure that by 2030 at least 30 per cent 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 and connectivity.	High

Which of the “considerations for implementation” in Section C of the GBF have been taken into account in developing this national target, and the actions to implement it

Access to financial resources

Biodiversity and health

Collective effort towards the targets

Consistency with international agreements or instruments

Contribution and rights of indigenous peoples and local communities

Cooperation and synergies

Ecosystem approach

Fulfilment of the three objectives of the Convention and its Protocols, and their balanced implementation

Human rights-based approach

Intergenerational equity

National circumstances, priorities and capabilities

Principles of the Rio Declaration

Right to development

Science and innovation

Whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach

Different value systems

Explanation, including which aspects of the goal or target are covered

This target is highly aligned with GBF Goal A and GBF Target T02, as it takes into account elements such as restoration, degraded ecosystems, effective management, enhanced function and service of ecosystems, terrestrial and aquatic habitats, and level of quantified commitment for implementation.

Indicators to be used to monitor this national target

Means to implementation and barriers to implementation

Please indicate if additional means of implementation are needed for the attainment of this national target.

Yes (Additional means of implementation are needed for the attainment of this national target)

Please explain (Additional means of implementation are needed for the attainment of this national target)

Financial and technical resources from internal and external sources.

GBF-T02. 30% of degraded areas are under effective restoration