Environment

The Convention on Biological Diversity was adopted in the Earth Summit in 1992. It represents a dramatic step forward in the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.

(a) Since becoming a Party to the Convention in 1993, Japan has been participating in various meetings under the Convention. The Tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) was held in Nagoya in 2010, and it achieved important results such as adopting the “Nagoya Protocol” and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. In order to implement the Convention, Japan adopted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan in 1995 and has been regularly updating it.

(b) In addition to being the second largest donor to the Convention, Japan makes voluntary contributions including through Japan Biodiversity Fund.

• Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Japan
• Nature & Parks (MOE)