To ensure the representation and full participation, equitable, inclusive, effective, and with a gender perspective in decision making and access to justice and information related to biodiversity by indigenous peoples and local communities, respecting their cultures and their rights to lands, territories, resources and traditional knowledge, as well as of women and girls, children and youth, and persons with disabilities, and to ensure the full protection of human rights defenders, environmental.

 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 .