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Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) aims to protect 30% of the Earth's lands and waters by 2030.

With only six years left to meet the target, the focus is on evaluating current progress, addressing challenges, and preparing for upcoming discussions at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

What is Target 3 “beyond 30x30”?

Target 3 is a global commitment under the Kunming-Montreal GBF, aiming to protect 30% of the Earth's terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments by 2030.

Components: Beyond the 30% coverage, Target 3 includes ensuring that protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) are:

1. Geographically Well-Connected: Ensuring ecological networks and connectivity.
2. Representative of Biodiversity: Covering all types of ecosystems and species.
3. Effectively Managed: Ensuring proper governance and management.
4. Equitably Governed: Respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
5. Inclusion of Indigenous Territories: Recognizing Indigenous and traditional territories as part of the target and ensuring actions are taken with respect for Indigenous rights.

In total, 118 countries have joined a High Ambition Coalition to deliver on 30×30’s ambitious targets. INDIA has also joined the Coalition.

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