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Beyond 30 for Nature and People
Beyond 30 is a coalition focused on the mission to advance Area-based Conservation beyond the widely adopted “30 by 30” target, which aims to protect 30% of land and seas by 2030. Recognizing that achieving and maintaining this target is essential but not sufficient to reverse biodiversity loss and mitigate climate impacts, the coalition supports governments, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in their collective effort to exceed this goal taking into account rights-based approaches while promoting equitable sharing of benefits.
Central to Beyond 30 is the understanding that area-based conservation success relies on multi-stakeholder partnerships that honor Traditional Ecological, technology transfer, scientific evidence and equitable co-management of protected and conserved areas. Beyond 30 aims to bridge traditional conservation approaches with modern tools to expand protected areas responsibly and effectively.
Beyond 30 is driven by three core grounding principles;
- 30% alone is not enough to protect and conserve biodiversity both within and outside protected areasbeyond 2030
- More efforts are needed to maintain and improve the state of biodiversitybeyond 2030
- 30% or more of the planet needs to effectively be protected and conserved effectivelybeyond 2030
The coalition advocates for policy support, capacity building, and funding for conservation strategies that extend beyond mere protection. By facilitating cooperation between governments, communities, and NGOs, “Beyond 30” fosters a network committed to sustainable and adaptive conservation practices that address ecosystem challenges beyond 2030. This project aims to reinforce a long-term commitment to biodiversity and ecosystem health, seeking not only to meet but to surpass global conservation goals for future generations.
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For inquiries, reach out to Aiita Joshua Apamaku- Protected and Conserved Areas Thematic Lead atjaiita@thenaturewild.org