At COP 15 in December 2022, over 190 countries adopted a framework for action in support of the Convention on Biological Diversity.The framework includes 23 targets aimed at reversing habitat and species
At COP 15 in December 2022, over 190 countries adopted a framework for action in support of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
The framework includes 23 targets aimed at reversing habitat and species loss. Target 3, known as “30x30”, calls for the effective protection and management of 30% of the world’s terrestrial, inland water and coastal and marine areas by the year 2030.
Put simply, says the Nature Conservancy, 30x30 is the biggest conservation commitment the world has ever seen.
Only about 17% of land and 8% of marine areas are currently under some form of protection.
A new initiative in support of the 30x30 target was covered this week in Marine Technology Reporter news. It involves helping communities use marine protected areas to curb over-fishing and boost tourism, particularly in coastal areas.
“Reviving marine life revives local economies and communities,” says Kristin Rechberger, founder of Revive our Ocean. “It’s time for the world to recognize that marine protected areas are the building blocks of the blue economy.”
However, recent studies have highlighted the potential for life in marine protected areas to still be at risk from vessel noise. In coastal regions, this can include small private or
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