11/10/2025
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Oceania
, Onsite
Why attend
Attend this event if you want to learn more about the progress and pathways to achieving 30x30 in Australia
Session Description
This event will explore Australia's progress and pathways to achieving its commitment to protect at least 30% of lands and oceans by 2030 (‘30x30’) under the Global Biodiversity Framework. Australia is making progress towards this target, with land protection increasing from 7% in the mid-1990s to 22% in 2024, supported by all levels of government. To reach the 30% target on land, an additional 60 million hectares must be protected. Four demonstrably effective pathways are presented which offer the greatest chance to establish a comprehensive, adequate and representative protected area system: 1) establishing a AU$5 billion fund to purchase high-biodiversity land; 2) expanding Indigenous Protected Areas with long-term funding; 3) increasing uptake of permanent conservation covenants on private land with stronger incentives; and 4) reviewing public land for protection opportunities on high-conservation value land. The event will also consider how Australia’s approach can inform other nations pursuing 30x30.Organised by
Oceania Region
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