To reduce the risk of pollution and the negative impact of pollution from all sources, by 2030, to levels that are not detrimental to the biodiversity and the functions and ecosystem services, considering cumulative effects, among other things: reducing by at least half the excess nutrients that are lost in the environment, including through an application and a cycle of nutrients more efficient; reducing at least by half, the overall risk of the pesticides and highly hazardous chemicals, including through integrated pest management, based in science, taking into account the food security and livelihoods; and also preventing, reducing and working to eliminate plastic pollution.

Note by the Secretariat:  This guidance material provides an overview of the target by a brief introduction of key terms, highlighting some of the implications for the establishment of national targets and providing key points and questions guidance for their consideration as part of the exercises of establishment of national targets. It also identifies the indicators to monitor the progress and the resources that could help with the establishment and implementation of national goals. This material should be considered a work in progress and will be updated regularly with the contributions of the Parties and organizations associated with the light of the experiences with its use. This information is intended to serve as a resource to the Parties and others might wish to consider as they implement the Global Framework for Biodiversity. It does not replace or qualify  the decisions 15/4  or  15/5 .