Nations Unite to Secure a Landmark Biodiversity Agreement at #COP15
After days of intense negotiations, representatives from around the globe have come together to secure a landmark biodiversity agreement at #COP15 which includes four goals and 23 targets designed to protect 30% of our planet's lands, oceans, coastal areas and inland waters by 2030. This historic deal marks a major step forward in addressing colonial mentality in conservation while protecting biodiversity and Indigenous people’s rights worldwide.
Dec. 26, 2022 4:38PM
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A picture of representatives from different countries coming together in unity with their hands raised up high celebrating their success after reaching an agreement on protecting biodiversity at #COP15
After days of intense negotiations, the world’s nations have come together in an unprecedented agreement to protect 30% of the planet’s lands, oceans, coastal areas and inland waters by 2030. This landmark biodiversity agreement is the result of tireless efforts from negotiators from around the globe who worked tirelessly for months to make sure that this deal was reached. The historic agreement comes with four goals and 23 targets that are designed to ensure that our planet's natural resources are protected for future generations. It also marks a major step forward in addressing the colonial mentality in conservation which has been a long-standing issue in international negotiations. The deal is expected to be ratified later this year and will be implemented over the next decade. It will include measures such as reducing food waste by half, improving marine protected areas, increasing funding for nature conservation projects and much more. This agreement is being heralded as a major victory for biodiversity protection and Indigenous people’s rights around the world. Negotiators have acknowledged that there is still work to be done but they remain optimistic about what can be achieved if all countries continue working together towards common goals.