CHM - ORTNational Target
General
Kenya
Target 6: By 2030, reduce the establishment of invasive species by 50%
ENBy 2030, reduce the establishment of invasive species by 50% by identifying and managing pathways of the introduction and eradication and/or control, especially in priority areas such as urban spaces, farmlands, forests, protected and conserved areas, rangelands, inland waters, coastal and marine ecosystems
- Ensure adequate funding on the management of invasive species; Fund and support research on invasive species biology, ecology, and control methods to improve management strategies.
- Review and update national and regional legislation related to invasive species management to ensure it is effective and comprehensive.
- Identify and manage pathways through which invasive species are introduced, such as trade routes, transportation networks, and landscaping practices.
- Coordination mechanism among relevant agencies involved in the effective implementation of invasive species management strategies;
- Adequate international collaboration to address the trans boundary nature of many invasive species;
- Capacity for enhancement both in technical and management tools.
- Restore ecosystems impacted by invasive species to enhance their resilience and reduce the likelihood of future invasions.
- Conduct public awareness campaigns to inform communities about the risks of invasive species and encourage actions to prevent their spread.
Alignment
GBF-G-A. Ecosystems are conserved, extinctions are halted and genetic diversity is maintained
GBF-G-B. Biodiversity is sustainably used and its contributions to people are maintained, enhanced or restored
| Global Targets | Degree of Alignment |
GBF-T06. Reduce rates of introduction and establishment of invasive alien species by 50% GBF-T06. Reduce rates of introduction and establishment of invasive alien species by 50%Eliminate, minimize, reduce and or mitigate the impacts of invasive alien species on biodiversity and ecosystem services by identifying and managing pathways of the introduction of alien species, preventing the introduction and establishment of priority invasive alien species, reducing the rates of introduction and establishment of other known or potential invasive alien species by at least 50 per cent, by 2030, eradicating or controlling invasive alien species especially in priority sites, such as islands. | High |
GBF-T11. Nature’s contributions to people are restored, maintained and enhanced GBF-T11. Nature’s contributions to people are restored, maintained and enhancedRestore, maintain and enhance nature’s contributions to people, including ecosystem functions and services, such as regulation of air, water, and climate, soil health, pollination and reduction of disease risk, as well as protection from natural hazards and disasters, through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches for the benefit of all people and nature. | High |
GBF-T02. 30% of degraded areas are under effective restoration GBF-T02. 30% of degraded areas are under effective restorationEnsure 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 |
GBF-T03. 30% of areas are effectively conserved GBF-T03. 30% of areas are effectively conservedEnsure and enable that by 2030 at least 30 per cent of terrestrial, inland water, and of coastal and marine areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services, are effectively conserved and managed through ecologically representative, well-connected and equitably governed systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures, recognizing indigenous and traditional territories where applicable, and integrated into wider landscapes, seascapes and the ocean, while ensuring that any sustainable use, where appropriate in such areas, is fully consistent with conservation outcomes, recognizing and respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, including over their traditional territories. | High |
GBF-T04. Threatened species are recovering, genetic diversity is being maintained and human-wildlife conflict is being managed GBF-T04. Threatened species are recovering, genetic diversity is being maintained and human-wildlife conflict is being managedEnsure urgent management actions to halt human induced extinction of known threatened species and for the recovery and conservation of species, in particular threatened species, to significantly reduce extinction risk, as well as to maintain and restore the genetic diversity within and between populations of native, wild and domesticated species to maintain their adaptive potential, including through in situ and ex situ conservation and sustainable management practices, and effectively manage human-wildlife interactions to minimize human-wildlife conflict for coexistence. | Medium |
GBF-T05. Use, harvesting and trade of wild species is sustainable, safe and legal GBF-T05. Use, harvesting and trade of wild species is sustainable, safe and legalEnsure that the use, harvesting and trade of wild species is sustainable, safe and legal, preventing overexploitation, minimizing impacts on non-target species and ecosystems, and reducing the risk of pathogen spill-over, applying the ecosystem approach, while respecting and protecting customary sustainable use by indigenous peoples and local communities. | Low |
GBF-T08. Minimize impacts of climate change and ocean acidification including through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches GBF-T08. Minimize impacts of climate change and ocean acidification including through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approachesMinimize the impact of climate change and ocean acidification on biodiversity and increase its resilience through mitigation, adaptation, and disaster risk reduction actions, including through nature-based solution and/or ecosystem-based approaches, while minimizing negative and fostering positive impacts of climate action on biodiversity. | Medium |
GBF-T10. Areas under agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry are managed sustainably GBF-T10. Areas under agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry are managed sustainablyEnsure that areas under agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry are managed sustainably, in particular through the sustainable use of biodiversity, including through a substantial increase of the application of biodiversity friendly practices, such as sustainable intensification, agroecological and other innovative approaches contributing to the resilience and long-term efficiency and productivity of these production systems and to food security, conserving and restoring biodiversity and maintaining nature’s contributions to people, including ecosystem functions and services . | Medium |
GBF-T12. Urban green and blue spaces enhanced for human well-being GBF-T12. Urban green and blue spaces enhanced for human well-beingSignificantly increase the area and quality and connectivity of, access to, and benefits from green and blue spaces in urban and densely populated areas sustainably, by mainstreaming the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and ensure biodiversity-inclusive urban planning, enhancing native biodiversity, ecological connectivity and integrity, and improving human health and well-being and connection to nature and contributing to inclusive and sustainable urbanization and the provision of ecosystem functions and services. | High |
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
Different value systems
Ecosystem approach
Formal and informal education
Fulfilment of the three objectives of the Convention and its Protocols, and their balanced implementation
Gender
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
- The need to revise the Legal and Policy Frameworks: Updated and comprehensive laws provide a strong foundation for action, ensuring all aspects of invasive species management are legally supported
- The need for Institutions working togather: Collaborative efforts maximize resource use and effectiveness, ensuring a unified and coherent approach to tackling invasive species
- The necessity of enhancing skills Capacity-Building:Skilled personnel are crucial for implementing effective management strategies,
- The importance of facilitating the diffusion of new technologies.
- Increased Financial Resources: Adequate and sustainable funding ensures that invasive species management programs are well-supported and can operate continuously and effectively.
Extinction of threatened species halted: Strengthening biosecurity regulations, import and export controls, and conducting risk assessments help prevent the introduction of invasive species, thereby protecting native biodiversity from potential threats.
Natures contribution to nature is restored
resiliency is increased
Protection and Restoration of degraded Ecosystems, Nature'sCoordination increase the abundance of Native Wild Species
Identifying and managing pathways to preventing their introduction and establishment
Preventing the introduction of an invasive alien species is more cost-effective
Coordinationon and collaboration mechanisms are in place to address invasive alien species
Areas under agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry are managed sustainably
The area, quality, connectivity and accessibility of green and blue spaces is increased
Indicators to be used to monitor this national target
10.1 Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture
10.2 Progress towards sustainable forest management
12.1 Average share of the built-up area of cities that is green or blue space for public use for all
2.1 Area under restoration
3.1 Coverage of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures
5.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
6.1 Rate of invasive alien species establishment
A.1 Red List of Ecosystems
A.2 Extent of natural ecosystems
A.3 Red List Index
A.4 Proportion of populations within species with an effective population size greater than 500
B.1 Services provided by ecosystems
12.b Number of countries with biodiversity-inclusive urban planning referring to green or blue urban spaces
6.b Number of countries adopting relevant regulations, processes and measures to reduce the impact of invasive alien species
8.b Number of countries with policies to minimize the impact of climate change and ocean acidification on biodiversity and to minimize negative and foster positive impacts of climate action on biodiversity
B.b Number of countries with policies or actions for implementing and monitoring the sustainable use of biodiversity and the maintenance and enhancement of nature’s contributions to people, including ecosystem functions and services
Number of invasive alien species introduction events
Rate of invasive alien species spread
Rate of invasive species impact and rate of impact
Number of invasive alien species in national lists as per the Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species
Trends in abundance, temporal occurrence, and spatial distribution of non-indigenous species, particularly invasive, non-indigenous species, notably in risk areas (in relation to the main vectors and pathways of spreading of such species)
6.CY.1 Red List Index (impacts of invasive alien species)
Percentage of Land use change due to establishment of invasive species
ENPercentage of Land cover change due to establishment of invasive species
ENCost of control measures (budgetary allocation for control efforts
ENMap, extent and diversity of invasive alien species protected, conserved and other areas
ENNumber of control and eradication programs
ENNon-State actor commitments
Our commitment to control and manage establishment and spread of invasive species and protecting the environment and biodiversity
Yes
ENTo improve people's lives worldwide by providing information and applying expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI)
Means to implementation and barriers to implementation
Yes (Additional means of implementation are needed for the attainment of this national target)
Management of invasive species through utilization of the species plants (briquettes making) and fertizer
Additional information
There is need to focus on early detection, rapid response, and ecosystem management to prevent their establishment and minimize their impact on native biodiversity.