Nature-Positive Action: New STAR Guidance for Governments
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IUCN Launches Guidance for Species Threat Abatement and restoration (STAR) Metric
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To expand uptake of the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric, IUCN has launched two new guidance documents for use by governments and civil society. These publications enrich IUCN’s body of guidance on species conservation action by providing targeted guidance for government and civil society audiences, thereby helping to advance Nature-Positive action globally.
The STAR metric is a scientific tool developed by IUCN that quantifies the potential conservation gain from threat abatement and habitat restoration actions by measuring their contributions to reducing species’ extinction risk. Built on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, STAR enables governments, businesses, investors, and civil society to target conservation investments and measure their contributions to global biodiversity targets.
“STAR offers a common language for governments, Indigenous Peoples, and businesses. It allows us to understand where we can truly reduce species extinction risk by doing specific actions. In this event, we aim not only to share experiences, but also to open a dialogue about challenges and limitations, so that STAR can guide fairer and more effective decisions toward Goal A of the Global Biodiversity Framework,” said Randall Jiménez, IUCN Senior Conservation Scientist, emphasizing STAR’s role in building bridges across sectors.
Guidance for Governments
The first publication launched, titled ”Using the STAR Metric to Achieve Biodiversity Goals: guidance for Governments,” explains how governments can use STAR to set targets, plan policy, and direct conservation action. It is particularly relevant to ministries of environment,natural resource agencies,and cross-sectoral decision-makers in areas such as agriculture,infrastructure,and development planning.