Ensure that the best data, information and knowledge available and accessible to decision-makers, professionals and the public to guide effective governance and equitable, integrated and participatory management of the biodiversity and strengthen communication, awareness-raising, education, monitoring, research and knowledge management and, in this context, too, should only be access to the knowledge, innovations, technologies and practices traditional indigenous peoples and local communities with their free, prior, prior, and informed consent[1], in accordance with national legislation. *** [1] The consent of free, prior and informed consent refers to the terminology tripartite of “prior informed consent” or “approval and involvement”.

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 .