World lagging on key UN biodiversity targets

Hundreds of nations signed on to a goal to protect 30% of the world's land and sea by 2030. As the timeline reaches the halfway point, activists say the current protection estimates are way behind.

Published on RocksNews: 23 Sept 2026, 08:10 UTC
Updated: 23 Sept 2026, 08:10 UTC
Language: English

Hundreds of nations signed on to a goal to protect 30% of the world's land and sea by 2030. As the timeline reaches the halfway point, activists say the current protection estimates are way behind.