IGAD Regional Biodiversity Protocol - 2018 Published
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The IGAD Regional Biodiversity Protocol (2018) is a legally binding agreement that operationalizes the IGAD Biodiversity Policy. It promotes regional cooperation for the sustainable conservation, restoration, and equitable use of terrestrial, aquatic, and genetic biodiversity resources. The Protocol mandates harmonized legislation, cross-border collaboration, equitable benefit-sharing, public participation, gender equity, and alignment with international conventions such as the UNCBD and the Nagoya Protocol. It establishes enforcement, governance, and monitoring structures to ensure coordinated biodiversity management across IGAD Member States.