The Ecuadorian government announced on March 11 the update of its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (ENBPA) for the period 2025–2030. The updated plan will guide policies, actions, and efforts to conserve biodiversity, promote sustainable use of its components, and ensure fair distribution of benefits from its utilization.
The ENBPA 2025–2030 was led by the Ministry of Environment with support from the United Nations Development Programme and funding from the Global Environment Facility. The update aligns with international commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
The revised strategy introduces new national targets in line with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. It also features a more robust monitoring system with 139 indicators to better measure progress in conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity. The plan is structured around strategic areas such as ecosystem conservation and restoration, sustainable use of biodiversity, strengthening governance and intersectoral coordination, as well as mobilizing financial resources and capacities for effective implementation.
Development of the updated strategy involved a participatory process that included central government entities, local governments, Indigenous peoples and nationalities, academia, private sector representatives, international cooperation partners, and civil society organizations.
Minister of Environment and Energy Inés Manzano said that biodiversity is one of Ecuador’s main strategic assets and a fundamental pillar for sustainable development. “Esta Estrategia marca una hoja de ruta clara para proteger nuestros ecosistemas, promover el uso responsable de la biodiversidad y fortalecer la resiliencia del Ecuador frente a los desafíos ambientales y climáticos. Nuestro compromiso es avanzar con planificación, coordinación y acciones concretas que permitan conservar nuestro patrimonio natural mientras impulsamos el desarrollo del país,” Manzano said.
With the official launch of this updated strategy, Ecuador reaffirms its commitment to protecting its natural heritage while fulfilling international obligations. The country aims to build a model of sustainable development that recognizes biodiversity as essential for well-being, resilience, and climate action.
