CBD Thematic reports

Island Biodiversity

- Islands are home to a large number of endemic species per unit of surface area and unique ecosystems. However, island biodiversity faces a number of threats, including climate variability, natural disasters and the impact of economic development, particularly mass tourism. Existing thematic areas and cross-cutting programmes of work are already addressing many of the threats to e.g. agriculture and marine and coastal natural resources. However, at its seventh meeting, the Conference of the Parties decided to establish a new thematic programme of work on Island Biodiversity (Decision VII/31). Island Biodiversity will therefore be considered in depth at the eighth CoP.

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Convention Progress in Addressing Island Biodiversity

- Up to date information on overall progress in addressing Island Biodiversity is available on the CBD website, including introductory information and documents.

URL: http://www.biodiv.org/programmes/areas/island/default.asp