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National Target

General

Government

United Republic of Tanzania

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Target 17: By 2030, Capacity for implementation of biosafety measures strengthened

Description

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

Please outline the main policy measures or actions that will be taken to achieve this national target.

Develop and implement capacity building programs on bio safety; Review and update National bio safety frameworks;

Alignment

Contribution to global Goals

GBF-G-D. The biodiversity funding gap of 700 billion USD is progressively closed by ensuring adequate means of implementation are available.

Alignment with global targets

Global Targets

Degree of Alignment

GBF-T17. Strengthen biosafety and distribute benefits of biotechnology

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

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

Biodiversity and health

Please explain how these considerations have been taken into account

In developing this target the objectives of the Cartagena protocol was considered and it will guide the implementation and also considering that this is directly linked to health that means biodiversity and health are covered in this target

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

Bio safety aspects and the implementation of its measures are covered in this target highlighting the fair distribution of benefits of biotechnology

Indicators to be used to monitor this national target

Headline indicators

D.1 International public funding, including official development assistance for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems

D.2 Domestic public funding on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems

D.3 Private funding (domestic and international) on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems

Binary indicators

17.b Number of countries that have taken action to implement biosafety measures as set out in Article 8(g) of the Convention and measures for the handling of biotechnology and the distribution of its benefits as set out in Article 19

Component indicators

20.CT.1 Total amount of funding for developing countries to promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies

Complementary indicators

17.CY.1 Indicators related to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Other national indicators

Number of programs developed and implemented; Updated National biosafety frameworks

Means to implementation and barriers to implementation

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

No (Means of implementation available)