Briefing note on Target 8 in the first draft of the post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

This briefing note by Friends of the Earth International critiques Target 8 of the first draft of the post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, arguing that the target prioritizes climate objectives over biodiversity conservation.

• Friends of the Earth International argues that the first draft of the post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework incorrectly introduced "Nature Based Solutions" as a response to the interconnected crises of climate and biodiversity.
• The author contends that Target 8, which proposes that biodiversity mitigate 10 Gigaton CO2eq, subordinates biodiversity to climate goals and could result in rights violations, land-grabbing, and a lack of actual emissions reductions through the promotion of BECCS projects and monoculture tree plantations.

APA

Friends of the Earth International (n.d.). Briefing note on Target 8 in the first draft of the post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. https://www.foei.org/publication/target-8-global-biodiversity-framework-briefing/

Chicago

Friends of the Earth International. Briefing note on Target 8 in the first draft of the post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. n.d. https://www.foei.org/publication/target-8-global-biodiversity-framework-briefing/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{friendsoftheearthinternationalndbriefing, author = {{Friends of the Earth International}}, title = {{Briefing note on Target 8 in the first draft of the post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, url = {https://www.foei.org/publication/target-8-global-biodiversity-framework-briefing/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }