On Thursday, Algerian Minister of Environment and Quality of Life, Kouther Krikou, announced the official depositing of Algeria's National Biodiversity Strategy with the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). This move is part of Algeria's efforts to enhance its national initiatives aimed at conserving, valorizing, and ensuring the sustainability of its biodiversity. The announcement was made in the presence of members of the National Committee for Biodiversity, representatives from international organizations accredited in Algeria, and experts in the environmental field.
The deposited strategy, which was submitted in September 2026, embodies Algeria's commitment to its international obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity, which it ratified in 1995. The strategy is also aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework adopted in Kunming and Montreal. Minister Krikou emphasized that the strategy was developed through a participatory approach involving representatives from various ministerial sectors, national and international organizations, experts, and specialists in the field.
This development is part of Algeria's ongoing national process to enhance environmental governance. It follows the country's recent submission of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in June 2026. This integrated approach reflects Algeria's commitment to combining climate action with biodiversity conservation within a sustainable development framework.
The National Biodiversity Strategy is expected to guide Algeria's conservation efforts and promote sustainable use of its natural resources. The strategy's development involved extensive consultation with various stakeholders, ensuring that it reflects the country's priorities and commitments under international agreements.
Algeria's efforts to conserve its biodiversity are crucial, given the country's rich natural heritage and the importance of its ecosystems. The country's biodiversity is facing various threats, including habitat degradation, climate change, and human activities. The implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy is expected to help address these challenges.
The depositing of the National Biodiversity Strategy with the CBD Secretariat demonstrates Algeria's commitment to international cooperation on environmental issues. It also highlights the country's efforts to mainstream biodiversity conservation into its development agenda.
The implementation of the strategy will require continued collaboration among various stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and local communities. The success of the strategy will depend on effective coordination, adequate resources, and a strong commitment to its objectives.
Key points
- Algeria deposits its National Biodiversity Strategy with the UN Secretariat, strengthening its commitment to conserving and sustainably using its biodiversity.
