ForumIAS announcing GS Foundation Program for UPSC CSE 2025-26 from 10th August. Click Here for more information.
Source-This post on GSAP SKILLS Platform has been created based on the article “GSAP SKILLS Platform” published in “Official page of IUCN” on 27 May 2024.
Why in News?
Recently, the Fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation, Convention on Biological Diversity launched the GSAP SKILLS Platform.
About GSAP SKILLS Platform
| Aspects | Description |
| About | The Global Species Action Plan (GSAP) SKILLS platform brings the content of GSAP online, allowing for real-time updates of technical tools and resources. |
| Purpose | It aims to facilitate global collaboration and partnerships. It connects decision makers, species conservation practitioners, and experts at all levels. |
| Objective | 1) It provides real-time updates on technical tools and resources to ensure they remain accessible and relevant. 2) Each Global Biodiversity Framework target includes: a) A brief summary and rationale for species conservation interventions, actions, and sub-actions. b) Information on actors and technical tools and resources for those actions. c) Facilitates the scaling-up of implementation efforts. |
| Managed by | 1) It is managed proactively by IUCN to meet the needs of governments and stakeholders in taking actions for species conservation. 2) It is also supported by the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, and the Tech4Nature Initiative launched by IUCN and Huawei in 2020. |
About Global Species Action Plan (GSAP)
1. The Global Species Action Plan (GSAP) is an initiative designed to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and combat the growing loss of biodiversity worldwide.
2. It outlines the necessary actions to effectively conserve and sustainably use wild species.
3. The GSAP includes measures such as integrating species data into spatial planning and establishing wildlife corridors to facilitate animal migration.
4. Goals: Its goal is to outlines strategic interventions and actions to conserve and sustainably manage species and ensure equitable benefits.
UPSC Syllabus: Environment
