Japan certifies over 100 OECMs in bid to drive private sector biodiversity action

Published 10:21 on October 26, 2023  /  Last updated at 10:21 on October 26, 2023  / /  Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, Japan

Japan’s environment ministry this week concluded the certification of 122 sites across the country as Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), its core policy to incentivise businesses to contribute towards the country meeting its 30 by 30 biodiversity protection targets.
Japan’s environment ministry this week concluded the certification of 122 sites across the country as Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), its core policy to incentivise businesses to contribute towards the country meeting its 30 by 30 biodiversity protection targets.


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