November 22, 2024
On track or off course? Assessing Progress Toward The 30×30 Target For The Ocean
This new analysis outlines the world’s progress toward delivering 30×30 in the ocean, revealing for the first time the percentage of each country’s national waters that are likely to be effectively protected. It also highlights gaps in existing data and knowledge on the implementation of 30×30.
Authored by Metabolic. Commissioned by the Bloomberg Ocean Fund and developed in partnership with Marine Conservation Institute, SkyTruth and Campaign for Nature.
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