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Fundraising to protect oceans, forests and other key nature sites falling short ahead of UN summit

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Briefings

Countries are failing to meet UN biodiversity goals ahead of COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia, despite a 2022 agreement to protect 30% of land and water by 2030 and raise $200 billion. The head of the conference warned that promises to spend hundreds of billions to finance nature are insufficient. The article was originally published on Mongabay.

Key points

• Countries agreed to protect 30% of land and water considered important for biodiversity by 2030.
• Countries agreed to raise at least $200 billion by 2030.

Context

The United Nations Biodiversity Conference, or COP17, is taking place in Yerevan, Armenia, from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30, 2026. This conference is a chance for countries to take stock of their progress after agreeing to a historic deal in 2022. The article was originally published on Mongabay.

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Evidence is limited to a single article from 2026. The article does not provide specific data on current spending levels, exact progress metrics, or detailed timelines for implementation. The head of the conference is mentioned as a source of warnings, but specific quotes or names are not provided. The article was originally published on Mongabay, which may limit the scope of available information.

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