From The Straits Times · · 1m 10s
World leaders urged to course correct as UN nature goals fall short
UN biodiversity targets lag behind with nations off-track for 2030 goals.
In brief
UN biodiversity targets lag behind with nations off-track for 2030 goals. World leaders face pressure to revise biodiversity pledges after UN report shows only 27% of land and 12% of oceans protected by 2030 targets. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
UN biodiversity targets lag
World leaders face pressure to revise biodiversity pledges after UN report shows only 27% of land and 12% of oceans protected by 2030 targets.
“COP17 comes at a critical moment”
2022 nature pact targets
The 2022 nature pact set 23 targets including cutting pollution and protecting 30% of land and oceans by 2030.
Current progress shortfalls
Current pledges would cover only 27% of land and 12% of oceans by 2030 if fully enacted.
Funding gaps
Nations lag behind US$200 billion yearly finance goal with Cali Fund raising only US$6,000.
Cali Fund performance
The Cali Fund aimed to raise US$1 billion annually but has attracted only US$6,000.
Subsidy reform challenges
Subsidy reform lags with US$2.6 trillion in public spending on nature-harmful practices.
COP17 timeline
Leaders' summit on Oct 16 to start formal talks on Oct 19 in Yerevan.
The headline
World leaders face pressure to revise biodiversity pledges after UN report shows only 27% of land and 12% of oceans protected by 2030 targets.
