Mission

Element that should be part of the target

• “Halt” biodiversity loss, in addition to and before recovery

Halting the loss of biodiversity is paramount, not just to slow down its rate. It needs to be given precedence over restoration and recovery- because species that are extinct cannot be restored. So, preserving existing biodiversity needs to be the top priority and is not automatically included in “recovery”.

A distinction between loss and recovery is also needed to avoid offsetting.

This language also needs to be included to avoid regression from the strategic plan 2011-2020 and its mission and to ensure coherence.

Concepts of net gain/no net loss/nature positive should not be in the Mission

Elements to be replaced

• “Put biodiversity on a path to recovery” by “ensuring biodiversity/ecosystem long-term recovery and health/integrity”

“To put biodiversity on a path to recovery” is not measurable, and is weak.