A GLOBAL MOVEMENT FOR NATURE: PROTECT 30% BY 2030

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There is a growing global movement to protect nature. More than 75% of the earth has been significantly altered by human activities and 66% of the ocean is experiencing direct impacts from people. In response, governments around the world are committing to protecting 30% of their lands and waters to fend off the biodiversity crisis and protect the life system that supports us all.

Canada joined this global nature movement, committing to protecting 30% of our lands and waters by 2030 at the recent UN Summit on Biodiversity, with 25% protection targets set for 2025. This followed Canada’s previous commitment to protect 17% by 2020 through the Pathway to Target 1.

Canada committed to supporting Indigenous-led conservation to achieve this protection commitment — it is an opportunity to support reconciliation and Indigenous governance while protecting nature.