Countries have commited to conserve 30% of the planet by 2030. But coverage alone is not enough. Protected and conserved areas must also be effectively and equitably governed, manged and delivering lasting outcomes.
KUMENG MONTREAL GLOBAL BOIDIVERSITY FRAMEWORK
Target 3: Conserve 30%
of land, waters and seas
Ensure and enable that by 2030 at least 30 per cent of terrestrial, inland water, and of coastal and marine areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services, are effectively conserved and managed through ecologically representative, well connected and equitably governed systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures, recognizing indigenous and traditional territories where applicable, and integrated into wider landscapes, seascapes and the ocean, while ensuring that any sustainable use, where appropriate in such areas, is fully consistent with conservation outcomes, recognizing and respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, including over their traditional territories.
30% coverage • Effective conservation • Equitable governance • Connected systems • Rights respected
of Protected and Conserved Areas
Effectiveness, Equity and Rights, Representatives, Connectivity, Integration
Delivering Measurable and Lasting Impact
From global ambition to effective conservation
The IUCN Global Standard defines what successful conservation looks like. It helps protected and conserved areas turn global ambition into better governance, stronger management and measurable outcomes for nature and people.
Every protected and conserved area can use the Standard whether
beginning an improvement journey or ready to demostrate succes
Understand strengths and gaps, plan improvements and track progress over time.
Demonstrate effective and equitable conservation through independent assurance and inspire others.
One Standard, Two pathways to improvement and recognition
Discover protected and conserved areas using the Standard to improve, demonstrate results and inspire actions
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The Green List brings together site teams, indigenous peoples and local communities, practitioners and experts to share knowledge, solve challenges and strengthen conservation together
Highlighting global achievements, key results and progress in advancing effective and equitable conservation worldwide.
Highlighting global achievements, key results and progress in advancing effective and equitable conservation worldwide.
Highlighting global achievements, key results and progress in advancing effective and equitable conservation worldwide.
One Standard, Two pathways to improvement and recognition
The Standard focuses on what ultimately matters: healthy ecosystems, respected rights, resilient communities and results that endure
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Healthy connected and resilient ecosystems
Inclusive and equitable governance
Stronger wellbeing and sustainable livelihoods
Learning, adaptation and long – term stewardship
One Standard, Two pathways to improvement and recognition
Together, we turn ambition into action
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The Standard focuses on what ultimately matters: healthy ecosystems, respected rights, resilient communities and results that endure
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