To foster the creation and development of capabilities, access to and transfer of technology, and to promote the development and access to innovation and scientific and technical cooperation, including through south-South cooperation, North-South and triangular cooperation, to meet the needs of an effective implementation, in particular in developing countries, promoting the development of joint technology and joint programmes of scientific research for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and to strengthen the capacity of scientific research and monitoring, in line with the ambition of the objectives and goals of the 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 .