Cross-Cutting Issues

     The COP has also initiated work on key matters of relevance to all thematic areas. These cross-cutting issues correspond to the issues addressed in the Convention's substantive provisions in Articles 6-20, and provide bridges and links between the thematic programmes. Some cross cutting initiatives directly support work under thematic programmes, for example, the work on indicators provides information on the status and trends of biodiversity for all biomes. Others develop discrete products quite separate from the thematic programmes. The work done for these cross-cutting issues has led to a number of principles, guidelines, and other tools to facilitate the implementation of the Convention and the achievement of the 2010 biodiversity target.

     2010 Biodiversity Target
     Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-sharing
     Biodiversity for Development
     Climate Change and Biodiversity
     Communication, Education and Public Awareness
     Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures
     Ecosystem Approach
     Gender and Biodiversity
     Global Strategy for Plant Conservation
     Global Taxonomy Initiative
     Impact Assessment
     Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
     Invasive Alien Species
     Liability and Redress - Art. 14(2)
     Protected Areas
     Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
     Tourism and Biodiversity
     Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices - Article 8(j)
     Technology Transfer and Cooperation