The document discusses the Countdown 2010 initiative to encourage action to meet the 2010 biodiversity target of significantly reducing biodiversity loss. It notes that species are going extinct at an alarming rate and ecosystem services are declining. Countdown 2010 brings together partners to fully implement commitments to save biodiversity and demonstrate Europe's progress toward the 2010 target. It encourages organizations to join by supporting biodiversity goals and committing to reduce loss. The initiative communicates the urgency of the issue and engages municipalities in raising local public awareness.

1. Title slide Countdown 2010: Take action to save biodiversity! Sebastian Winkler Head of Countdown 2010 [email_address]

5. The 2010 biodiversity target: A timeline Gothenburg Environment for Europe: Kiev Johannesburg Malahide The Hague 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2009 Nairobi EC Biodiversity Communication Bonn Environment for Europe: Belgrade … World Summit New York

6. … mind the implementation gap!

13. Working together to save biodiversity Millennium Development Goals Convention on Biological Diversity Countdown 2010