15. Life on land
Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
15.1 By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in accordance with obligations under international agreements.
15.2 By 2020, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally.
15.3 By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.
15.4 By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development.
15.5 Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt biodiversity loss and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.
15.6 Ensure a fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and promote appropriate access to genetic resources.
15.7 Take urgent action to end illegal hunting and trafficking of protected flora and fauna species and address both the demand for and supply of illegal wildlife products.
15.8 By 2020, implement measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and control or eradicate priority species.
15.9 By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounting systems.
15.a Mobilize and significantly increase, from all sources, financial resources for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems.
15.b Mobilize significant resources from all sources and at all levels to finance sustainable forest management and provide adequate incentives to developing countries to promote sustainable forest management, including conservation and reforestation.
15.c Strengthen global support for efforts to combat illegal hunting and trafficking of protected species, including by increasing the capacity of local communities to pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities.
