Progress against milestone 1.2040.2:
High seas and coastal marine protected areas are established and enforced, and marine spatial plans are in place
December 22, 2022
The 15th session of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) took place from 7 to 9 December 2022. It ended with a historic agreement on a ’30 by 30′ target.
COP15 resulted in the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) which aims to address biodiversity loss, restore ecosystems, and protect indigenous rights. Included in this framework is putting 30% of the planet and its ecosystems under protection by 2030.