CHM - ORTThe aim of this target is to ensure that the values of biodiversity are fully reflected or mainstreamed in all relevant decision-making frameworks so that it is given proper attention in decision-making, leading to alignment of all activities, and of all financial flows, with the targets of the framework. Target value is set for 2027 as follows:
1. At least 5 collaborative programs and activities involving at least 2 different sectors to support and contribute to achieving national biodiversity targets
2. Number of policies, plans, and operational guidelines from various sectors that incorporate biodiversity management issues increase at least 10 policies/plans.
3. At least 5 local-level biodiversity management plans (at the provincial level).
4. By 2027, at least 20% of SET50 companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand voluntarily disclose information on business operations linked to biodiversity, and by 2030, at least 30% of SET50 companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand voluntarily disclose information on business operations linked to biodiversity.
There are two measures to achieve this national target.
1. Promote the integration of biodiversity into policies and plans at national, sectoral, organizational, provincial, local, and community levels, including in the national accounting system.
2. Promote participation of the private sector, civil society, communities, and various sectors in the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity.
| Global Targets | Degree of Alignment |
GBF-T15. Businesses assess and disclose biodiversity dependencies, impacts and risks, and reduce negative impacts GBF-T15. Businesses assess and disclose biodiversity dependencies, impacts and risks, and reduce negative impactsTake legal, administrative or policy measures to encourage and enable business, and in particular to ensure that large and transnational companies and financial institutions:
(a) Regularly monitor, assess, and transparently disclose their risks, dependencies and impacts on biodiversity, including with requirements for all large as well as transnational companies and financial institutions along their operations, supply and value chains and portfolios;
(b) Provide information needed to consumers to promote sustainable consumption patterns;
(c) Report on compliance with access and benefit-sharing regulations and measures, as applicable;
in order to progressively reduce negative impacts on biodiversity, increase positive impacts, reduce biodiversity-related risks to business and financial institutions, and promote actions to ensure sustainable patterns of production. | Medium |
GBF-T14. The multiple values of biodiversity are integrated into decision-making at all levels GBF-T14. The multiple values of biodiversity are integrated into decision-making at all levelsEnsure the full integration of biodiversity and its multiple values into policies, regulations, planning and development processes, poverty eradication strategies, strategic environmental assessments, environmental impact assessments and, as appropriate, national accounting, within and across all levels of government and across all sectors, in particular those with significant impacts on biodiversity, progressively aligning all relevant public and private activities, fiscal and financial flows with the goals and targets of this framework. | Medium |
GBF-T23. Implementation follows a gender-responsive approach GBF-T23. Implementation follows a gender-responsive approachEnsure gender equality in the implementation of the framework through a gender-responsive approach where all women and girls have equal opportunity and capacity to contribute to the three objectives of the Convention, including by recognizing their equal rights and access to land and natural resources and their full, equitable, meaningful and informed participation and leadership at all levels of action, engagement, policy and decision-making related to biodiversity. | Low |
GBF-T16. Sustainable consumption choices are enabled, and food waste reduced by half GBF-T16. Sustainable consumption choices are enabled, and food waste reduced by halfEnsure that people are encouraged and enabled to make sustainable consumption choices including by establishing supportive policy, legislative or regulatory frameworks, improving education and access to relevant and accurate information and alternatives, and by 2030, reduce the global footprint of consumption in an equitable manner, including through halving global food waste, significantly reducing overconsumption and substantially reducing waste generation, in order for all people to live well in harmony with Mother Earth. | Low |
They are reflected in measures and actions taken for this target as attached.
Article 6 (b) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) calls for Parties to integrate conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sectoral or cross-sectoral plans, programs, and policies as appropriately as possible. “Biodiversity mainstreaming” ensures that biodiversity’s multiple values are appropriately taken into account in decision-making and policy formulation across all sectors, both private and public, including government, economic sectors, and broader society. Since many activities that rely on or impact biodiversity fall outside biodiversity policy frameworks, implementing this target is critical for achieving the Convention’s objectives. Nevertheless, biodiversity’s multiple values are not widely reflected in decision-making processes. Integrating and reflecting the contributions of biodiversity and ecosystem services into relevant strategies, policies, programs, and reporting systems is essential to ensure that biodiversity’s diverse values and the opportunities from its conservation and sustainable use are recognized and reflected in decision-making.
To accomplish this, it needs to be considered in carrying out following actions:
1. Identify national planning tools and processes, and reflect on the consideration of biodiversity and its multiple values within these tools and processes. Evaluate the opportunities and constraints in their implementation.
2. Identify gaps in terms of tools, laws, and processes for reflecting the value of biodiversity in decision-making processes. Consider how these gaps can be addressed.
3. Promote effective reflection of biodiversity and its multiple values in decision-making processes within the business and financial sectors. Explore how this can be enhanced, considering existing gaps and needs.
4. Identify sectors that significantly impact biodiversity. Encourage these sectors to effectively reflect biodiversity considerations in relevant decision-making processes by strengthening capabilities, addressing gaps, and meeting needs.
5. Assess the potential ecological, economic, and social benefits and costs of integrating biodiversity and its multiple values into relevant decision-making processes. Identify stakeholders who will be affected and explore how they can be engaged and their needs addressed. Consider trade-offs, including additional resources (financial, human, and technical) required to achieve this goal, and explore how these additional resources can be mobilized.
Non-State actor commitments
List the non-state commitments towards this national Target
Civil Society Organizations (CSO): CSO work in Thailand
Private Sectors; such as, The Mae Fah Luang Foundation, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited, CPF and other companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Academic Institutes: Universities
Capacity building, establish network and partnership, matching fund, including financial mechanisms and incentive measure to support local community and private sectors for implementation this target.