The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) is proud to announce its contribution to the "Delivering restoration outcomes for biodiversity and human well-being – Resource guide to Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework". The Target 2 resource guide was launched on Restoration Day, 30 October 2024, at the UN’s Biodiversity Conference COP16 in Cali, Colombia. This important resource was developed in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and in collaboration with CIFOR-ICRAF.

This comprehensive guide offers practical recommendations and essential background information to support nations in implementing Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Target 2 calls for at least 30 percent of degraded ecosystems to be under effective restoration by 2030. George Gann CERP and SER International Policy Lead, participated in the launch event, describing the guide as a “living document” created through a collaborative process.

The guide represents a significant step forward in supporting global restoration efforts. It emphasizes:

• Building on existing initiatives like the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and FAO’s Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM).
• Providing a roadmap for integrating ecosystem restoration into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans.
• Offering practical resources for implementing restoration plans.
• Highlighting the need for effective communication with all stakeholders, including practitioners, implementers, and Indigenous Peoples.

Launch event and presentation of the Target 2 Guide at COP16. From left to right George Gann (Society for Ecological Restoration, SER), David Garcia (International Land Coalition, ILC), Jamal Annagylyjova (UN Convention on Biological Diversity), Julian Fox (FAO), Bethanie Walder (Society for Ecological Restoration, SER), Fabiola Zerbini (Brazilian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change), Yelena Finegold (FAO), Florian Claeys (European Commission, DG ENV).

SER remains committed to supporting the global restoration community. We are proud to have contributed to this vital resource and look forward to collaborating with partners worldwide to achieve the goals of Target 2.