To ensure the full integration of biodiversity and its multiple values in policies, regulations, processes of planning and development, strategies for the eradication of poverty, the strategic environmental assessments, environmental impact assessments and, where appropriate, the national accounts, within all levels of government and in all sectors, in particular those with significant impacts on biodiversity, aligning progressively all public and private activities and flows, taxation and financial issues relevant to the objectives and goals of this framework.

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 .