Devolve decision making and strengthen local leadership

Ensure that local organisations and groups, including Indigenous Peoples and local communities and people of African descent, have increased voice and decision-making power over how biodiversity protection, restoration and sustainable use interventions are prioritised, designed, implemented and evaluated.

Build the capacity of local organisations and groups, particularly those led by women and other under-represented groups, to ensure they have the resources, decision-making power, and autonomy to generate durable, place-based solutions, and lead impactful biodiversity initiatives over the long term.

Recognise the contributions and achievements of local organisations and groups, particularly those led by women and other under-represented groups, including in formal national and international reporting.