A recent analysis reveals that over half of the nations globally lack plans to protect at least 30% of their land and seas, despite a 2022 UN agreement mandating such action. As leaders assemble in Rome for the Cop16 conference, it is evident that many countries have not met the expectations set by the agreement. Of the 137 plans submitted, 70 fail to propose concrete targets for protection, raising concerns over the feasibility of the 30 by 30 biodiversity goal, especially regarding financial commitments and accountability mechanisms.
More than half of the world's countries have not committed to protecting 30% of their land and seas despite pledging to do so in a 2022 UN deal.
Countries face challenges in setting numerical targets for biodiversity conservation, with many lacking clear proposals on how to protect ecosystems by the decade's end.
The upcoming Cop16 meeting in Rome highlights financial disputes regarding conservation funding and emphasizes the need for accountability in achieving biodiversity targets.
Over 50% of nations have either set inadequate targets or none at all for the crucial 30 by 30 biodiversity initiative, risking the goal of ecosystem protection.
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