# World leaders urged to course correct as UN nature goals fall short

> UN biodiversity targets lag behind with nations off-track for 2030 goals.
- Title: World leaders urged to course correct as UN nature goals fall…
- Summary: UN biodiversity targets lag behind with nations off-track for 2030 goals. World leaders face pressure to revise biodiversity pledges after UN report shows…
- Keywords: un biodiversity convention, copp17, yerevan, 30x30 conservation goal, biodiversity targets, nature loss, funding shortfall, cali fund, subsidy reform, news, world, leaders
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/world-leaders-urged-to-course-correct-as-un-nature-goals-fall-short
- Published: 2026-10-12T02:09:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: un biodiversity convention, copp17, yerevan, 30x30 conservation goal, biodiversity targets, nature loss, funding shortfall, cali fund, subsidy reform, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

World leaders face pressure to revise biodiversity pledges after UN report shows only 27% of land and 12% of oceans protected by 2030 targets.