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COP17: Tracking progress towards the UN’s 2030 nature targets
Publication: Carbon Brief
Author: Carbon Brief Staff
Source published: 15/10/2026, 16:07:42 UTC
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Briefings
A UN report released on October 15, 2026, warns that nations are falling short on 22 of 23 UN biodiversity targets agreed in 2022. The report, published by Carbon Brief, outlines where progress has stalled and ranks national efforts on each target. The first global review of these targets will take place at COP17 in Armenia from October 19 to 30, 2026, where countries must accelerate action to meet the 2030 deadline.
Key points
- Nations are falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets, which focus on restoring ecosystems, increasing nature finance, and reducing harmful subsidies.
- The first global review of progress towards the UN's 2030 nature targets will take place at COP17 in Armenia from October 19 to 30, 2026.
Context and limitations
This briefing covers only the 23 nature targets identified in the UN report. It does not include data on other biodiversity goals or specific national policies beyond the summary rankings provided in the article.
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