This target is a core element of the Kunming- Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in December 2022.
A global initiative popularly known as ‘30 × 30 target' is often seen in the news. Which one of the following statements best reflects this initiative ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2022 · Topic: Biodiversity (Protected Area Network (PAN) in India and Wildlife Protection Act, 1972)
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Answer: A. At least 30% of the planet should be protected by 2030.
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