Responsible Ministries/Agencies for National Targets and Tasks

No. National targets and tasks Responsible ministries/agencies
1. Strengthen biodiversity management through spatial planning
1-1 Ensure integrated, biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning MCEE, MOLIT, MOF
1-2 Enhance assessment systems for areas of biological and ecological importance MCEE, MOF
2. Increase the value of natural capital through ecosystem restoration
2-1 Undertake a systematic survey and assessment of degraded land across the country MCEE, MOF, KFS
2-2 Strengthen restoration efforts across various ecosystems MCEE, MOLIT, MOF, KFS
2-3 Build an ecosystem for green restoration projects MCEE
3. Expand protected areas and OECMs and improve benefits to local communities
3-1 Increase the coverage of protected areas and OECMs MCEE, MND, MOLIT, MOF, CHA, KFS
3-2 Improve the management of protected areas and OECMs MCEE, MND, MOLIT, MOF, CHA, KFS
3-3 Deliver nature-related benefits to local communities MCEE, MOF, KFS
4. Strengthen the management of nationally protected species and genetic diversity
4-1 Strengthen the in-situ and ex-situ management of nationally protected species MCEE, MOF, CHA, KFS
4-2 Lay the groundwork for the management of genetic diversity of nationally protected species MCEE, MOF, KFS
4-3 Provide a stronger basis for human-wildlife coexistence MCEE
5. Enhance safety throughout the wildlife quarantine and control processes
5-1 Strengthen response to diseases originating from wildlife MCEE, MAFRA, MOF
5-2 Tighten control over wildlife supply chains MCEE, MOF, KCS, KFS
6. Strengthen the prevention and control of invasive alien species
6-1 Prevent the introduction of invasive alien species MCEE, MOF, KCS, KFS
6-2 Prevent the spread of invasive alien species MCEE, MOF, CHA, KFS
7. Reduce pollution harmful to biodiversity
7-1 Encourage moderate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides MAFRA, RDA
7-2 Reduce plastic waste MCEE, MOF
7-3 Control pollutants in rivers and coastal areas MCEE, MOF
8. Respond to climate change with nature-based solutions (NbS)
8-1 Increase carbon absorption through NbS MCEE, MAFRA, MOLIT, MOF, KFS
8-2 Assess and respond to the impacts of climate change on ecosystems MCEE, MOLIT, MOF, CHA, KFS
9. Promote sustainability in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture
9-1 Strengthen the basis for eco-friendly agriculture MAFRA
9-2 Create a virtuous cycle of forest management KFS
9-3 Ensure sustainable fisheries management MOF
10. Maintain and enhance ecosystem services
10-1 Assess, manage and promote ecosystem services MCEE, KFS
10-2 Prevent and recover from disasters with NbS MCEE, MOLIT
11. Enhance urban biodiversity
11-1 Strengthen connectivity and accessibility by expanding urban nature MCEE, MOLIT, KFS
11-2 Assess the health of urban ecosystems and enhance their qualitative value MCEE, KFS
12. Expand the sharing of benefits derived from genetic resources
12-1 Improve the access and benefit-sharing mechanism for genetic resources MSIT, MOTIE, MAFRA, MCEE, MOF, KFS, KDCA
12-2 Raise awareness and build capacity on benefit-sharing of genetic resources MSIT, MOTIE, MCEE, MOF, KFS
13. Embed the values of biodiversity in all aspects of society
13-1 Incorporate biodiversity into national policies and accounting All
14. Promote biodiversity and ESG management
14-1 Encourage the disclosure and publication of biodiversity-related information MCEE
14-2 Help build eco-friendly supply chains and increase recycling MCEE, MOF
15. Promote sustainable consumption
15-1 Promote green consumption MCEE, MAFRA
15-2 Reduce the generation of waste including food waste MCEE, MAFRA
16. Ensure the safe management of living modified organisms (LMOs) and emerging biotechnology
16-1 Enhance the effectiveness of LMO safety management and improve the relevant system MSIT, MOTIE, MAFRA, MOHW, MCEE, MOF
16-2 Respond to risks associated with emerging biotechnologies MOTIE, MAFRA, MOHW, MCEE, MOF
16-3 Raise biosafety awareness MOTIE, MSIT, MAFRA, MOHW, MCEE, MOF
17. Phase out harmful subsidies and expand eco-friendly incentives
17-1 Identify subsidies harmful to biodiversity MCEE, MOTIE, MAFRA, MOF, KFS
17-2 Phase out harmful subsidies and expand positive incentives MCEE, MOTIE, MAFRA, MOF, KFS
18. Mobilize financial resources for biodiversity
18-1 Lay the foundation to scale up biodiversity financing MCEE, MOF
19. Expand international contributions
19-1 Expand green ODA and science and technology cooperation MOFA, MOEF, MSIT, MOTIE, MCEE, MOF, KFS
19-2 Enhance responses and implementation of international agreements All
20. Raise biodiversity awareness, promote research and strengthen implementation management
20-1 Enhance NBSAP implementation monitoring and ensure transparent disclosure All
20-2 Raise biodiversity awareness and education All
20-3 Expand biodiversity research MSIT, MCEE, MOF, KFS
21. Ensure the participation of various stakeholders
21-1 Increase the participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities and promote citizen science MOFA, MCEE, MOF, KFS
21-2 Formulate and expand implementation of the LBSAP of local governments MCEE
  • CHA(Cultural Heritage Administration), KCS(Korea Customs Service), KDCA(Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency), KFS(Korea Forest Service), MAFRA(Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs), MCEE(Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment ), MND(Ministry of National Defense), MOF(Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries), MOHW(Ministry of Health and Welfare), MOLIT(Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport), MOTIE(Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy), MSIT(Ministry of Science and ICT), RDA(Rural Development Administration)