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Use WWF’s NBSAP Tracker to check different countries’ progress in their planning on protecting nature and reversing biodiversity loss.
If nature is the life support for people and planet, biodiversity is the immune system. We need biological diversity to lead healthy, happy and prosperous lives. Find out what your country is planning to protect and restore nature and reverse the loss of biodiversity.
With one million species at risk of extinction, effective National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) are crucial for global biodiversity conservation. NBSAPs outline a country’s plan on how to protect and restore nature. NBSAPs are critical for mobilizing action across the board and securing funding for biodiversity recovery.
In response to the accelerating biodiversity crisis, the UN's Global Biodiversity Framework agreed in 2022 sets a decisive roadmap to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. This framework requires all 196 participating countries to revise their NBSAPs to align with these ambitious goals. Countries committed to do so by the upcoming UN Biodiversity Summit in October 2024.
Some countries are living up to their promise to submit their revised NBSAP on time, others have only updated part of their NBSAP: their National Targets. But many countries still have not submitted anything, for various reasons. Some might lack ambition, while others don’t have the support they need to do the revision.
WWF developed a comprehensive NBSAP We Need Checklist to support countries when revising their NBSAPs which also forms the basis for our NBSAP Tracker. See below for more information on the Checklist.
WWF’s NBSAPs Tracker critically reviews what countries have submitted to the UN. It systematically analyzes if these plans are ambitious, actionable, and aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework, and delivered on time.
Methodology: WWF designed the methodology with guidance from FELD/NATURE ACTION TRACKER, based at the Sustainable Development Solutions Network. We made sure to provide fair, impartial and evidence-based assessments in line with established methods.
Assessment Process: Our assessment process involved evaluating NBSAPs and National Targets against 60+ criteria using WWF’s NBSAP Checklist. Each assessment is conducted by WWF International in close consultation with experts from WWF’s in-country offices. We continue to update the Tracker, so it’s worth checking back frequently.
Results: These assessments provide insights into the effectiveness of national strategies. WWF is collaborating on advocacy with partners, including Greenpeace, to hold countries to account and to drive further improvement.
Click on the small pins with a purple centre to see the country's assessment.
Click on the large pins underneath the map to see countries that submitted NBSAPs, National Targets, or neither.
Country Analysis Comparison
Updated NBSAPs
Updated National Targets
- Shaping National Policy: NBSAPs are more than just plans; they can embed biodiversity conservation into national development strategies, ensuring that nature is prioritized in government decision-making across all sectors.
- Tracking International Commitments: NBSAPs provide a framework for countries to monitor and report their progress on biodiversity goals under the GBF. They offer essential baseline data to evaluate the actions of governments, and the resulting success of conservation efforts that ensure the health of ecosystems.
- Unlocking Resources: By outlining clear strategies, NBSAPs help countries attract funding and technical support, enabling them to implement impactful projects that combat biodiversity loss and enhance ecosystem resilience.
- Ensuring Inclusive Participation: NBSAPs provide a platform for all stakeholders—governments, civil society, and the private sector—to collaborate on biodiversity strategies. This inclusive approach prioritizes the rights and voices of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the conservation process.
- Raising Public Awareness: NBSAPs play a critical role in educating the public about the value of biodiversity. They emphasize why protecting nature is essential for a sustainable future, fostering a deeper understanding and encouraging community action.
The NBSAPs We Need Checklist is at the heart of the NBSAP Tracker. It provides the criteria we used to analyse the NBSAPs and National Targets.
1. Ambition: Targets should align with the Global Biodiversity Framework’s 23 targets and address specific national drivers of biodiversity loss.
2. Whole of Government & Society Approach: Governments should work across all ministries to implement their NBSAPs and ensure inclusion of all stakeholders, such as civil society, Indigenous Peoples, and the private sector.
3. Means of Implementation: NBSAPS need to provide actionable steps, measurable objectives, and necessary resources.
4. Human Rights-Based Approach: The NBSAP implementation needs to respect land rights and address gender imbalances and marginalized groups.
5. Tracking Progress & Accelerating Action: Governments need to implement robust
monitoring systems to track progress and adjust strategies when needed.
