Science on ecosystems and people to support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

The text discusses the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), which was adopted in December 2022 to guide international biodiversity conservation efforts until 2030. The framework aims to address the decline in biodiversity and emphasizes the importance of including diverse perspectives and knowledge systems in conservation efforts. The text highlights the relevance of the GBF targets to the journal Ecosystems and People and provides examples of recent research that aligns with these targets. The targets discussed include biodiversity inclusive spatial planning, effective restoration, protected areas, conservation of species, sustainable use and trade of wild species, and invasive alien species management. The given text discusses the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and its targets, focusing on the relevance of these targets to the journal Ecosystems and People. The text highlights specific targets that are of particular interest to the journal, including sustainable management in agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry; restoring and maintaining nature's contributions to people; green and blue urban spaces; mainstreaming biodiversity and its multiple values; representation and participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities; and gender equity. The text also references recent studies published in the journal that address these targets, emphasizing the need for diverse perspectives and knowledge systems in biodiversity conservation. The authors encourage further research and contributions that can help achieve the targets outlined in the GBF. [Extracted from the article]