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‘Design conservation with those who will live with it’: 30 by 30 in Africa

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Briefings

As of October 2026, African nations secured 19.9% of terrestrial and 17.2% of marine ecosystems, falling short of the 30% target agreed in the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, from October 19-30, 2026, is expected to address these gaps. Experts like Daniel Marnewick emphasize that meeting the target requires securing biodiversity and ecological resilience beyond mere numerical goals, as land and natural resources face pressure from competing economic demands.

Key points

• As of October 2026, African countries secured 19.9% of terrestrial and 17.2% of marine areas, falling short of the 30% target agreed in the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
• Daniel Marnewick of the IUCN states the objective is to secure biodiversity and ecological resilience, not just reach 30% on paper, as land and natural resources face pressure from competing economic demands.

Context

The 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) to the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity in Yerevan, Armenia, from October 19-30, 2026, is the primary venue where delegates will discuss the 30 by 30 target. Since the framework was agreed in 2022, diverse observers have argued that the current figures are insufficient, and the conference aims to address the gap between policy goals and on-the-ground conservation outcomes.

Limitations

Coverage is limited to the October 2026 snapshot of global biodiversity data. The article does not provide specific country-level breakdowns, nor does it contain data on specific conservation projects, funding mechanisms, or local implementation challenges beyond general pressure from economic development.

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