APC_1.4.4_38_217

First and foremost there are considerable gaps in relevant knowledge, information and data in several Asia-Pacific countries. These gaps pose significant challenges for fully implementing NBSAPs, and achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the SDGs (Section 1.1.2, 1.3.7) (UNEP-WCMC, 2016; Amano & Sutherland, 2013)