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Integrated Planning and Policy Coherence
Our planet's greatest challenges—climate change, biodiversity loss, and human development—are not separate issues; they are deeply interconnected. Too often, however, government policies operate in silos, with actions in one sector (like agriculture or energy) undermining goals in another (like conservation). This fragmentation leads to inefficiency, conflicts, and missed opportunities for positive change.
Connecting the dots for greater impact
This is why "Integrated Planning" is a fundamental part of the Policy and Practice Shift. To be effective, our actions for nature must be woven into the fabric of all national planning. The journeys in this topic provide the frameworks and tools to break down these silos. You'll learn what policy coherence means in practice and discover how to use spatial data to make smarter, integrated decisions that align all sectors toward a common, sustainable future.
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Policy and Practice Shift - Integrated Planning and Policy Coherence
Introduction to Policy Coherence
How do we stop government policies from working against each other and undermining nature goals? This foundational journey is your practical guide to policy coherence. You'll learn what it is (and how it differs from alignment and mainstreaming), why it’s critical for the SDGs and Global Biodiversity Framework, and how to spot real-world conflicts and synergies between climate, food, water, and disaster risk policies.
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