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Lay of the land: terrestrial conservation efforts cover a wider area than thought

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Briefings

A 2026 Nature article reveals that global conservation pledges to protect 30% of land by 2030 are only partially met, with current estimates showing up to 27% coverage. The study highlights significant gaps in ecological representation across nations, indicating that while political commitments exist, actual terrestrial land protection remains far below the intended threshold.

Key points

• Global conservation pledges to protect 30% of land by 2030 are only partially met, with current estimates showing up to 27% coverage.
• Significant gaps in ecological representation remain across nations despite widespread political commitments to conservation.

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