The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People

The largest intergovernmental coalition for nature: 122 Countries, One Goal – To protect at least 30% of the planet’s land and ocean by 2030

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About

The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC for N&P), winner of the 2024 Earthshot Prize’s “Revive our Ocean” category, is the largest multilateral coalition united to protect Nature. With 122 member countries, it is leading the historic effort to conserve and protect at least 30% of the world’s land and 30% of the ocean by the year 2030 (“30×30”) a key target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Established in 2023, the permanent HAC for N&P Secretariat has made significant strides in supporting its members to implement this global target, aiming to halt and reverse biodiversity loss and put nature on a path to recovery.

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Members

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organizations as partners and supporters

+90

heads of state, heads of governments and ministers engaged

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countries and 1200 people supported in capacity building

Call to Action

HAC for N&P High Level Call to Action for 30×30

HAC for N&P heads of states, heads of governments, ministers and high-level representatives issuing a united Call to Action to protect at least 30% of the world’s land and ocean by 2030. Their statements highlight the urgency of implementing the 30×30 target through inclusive and collaborative efforts to ensure sustainable future for nature, people, and climate.

HAC for N&P Reinforcing Ocean Conservation

First coalition to ever win the Earthshot Prize. As the 2024 winner of the Earthshot prize in the ‘Revive Our Oceans’ category the HAC for N&P is leading the charge in ocean conservation and advocating for 30×30. Through collaborative efforts, we are driving solutions to safeguard 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Watch to explore how we’re making a lasting difference in conservation and join the movement to protect our oceans for the well-being of generations to come.

Country-Led, Needs-Driven Approach

30x30 Solutions Toolkit

The 30×30 Solutions Toolkit is a curated web resource, providing guidance and information to implement Target 3, developed in partnership with IUCN-WCPA and The Nature Conservancy.

HAC 30x30 Matchmaking Platform

The 30×30 Matchmaking Online Platform connects HAC for N&P members with technical assistance providers and possible funding resources for the implementation of their Target 3 activities.

Rapid Deployment Mechanism (RDM)

The Rapid Deployment Mechanism is a grant to assist developing nations in accelerating the development and implementation of 30×30.

Members

There are over 122 countries in the HAC. Explore where our members are.

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The latest

High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People Awards $500K Through Its Rapid Deployment Mechanism to Support Nature & People Across 10 Countries

Guatemala Partners with Restor to Scale Up Nature Monitoring and Meet 2030 Goals

New Friends of Marine Protected Areas Group Launched at UNOC 2025

Our Partners

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Bezos Earth Fund
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BIOFIN
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BIOFIN-FIRE
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Ocean Initiative
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Campaign for Nature
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Convention on Biological Diversity
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IIFB
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IUCN
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IUCN WCPA
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The Nature Conservancy
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NBSAP Accelerator Partnership
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Rainforest Trust
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UNEP WCMC

Our Supporters

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Africa Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
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Andes Amazon Fund
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Africa Protected Areas Directors
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Birdlife International
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Blue Nature Alliance
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Boomitra
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Center for Large Landscape Conservation
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Colorado State University - Center for Protected Area Management
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Centre de Suivi Ecologique
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Conservation International
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Conservation Strategy Fund
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EarthEcho International
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Enduring Earth
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E. O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation
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esri
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Flora & Fauna International
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Fonds Français pour l'Environnement Mondial
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Finance Earth
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Global Biodiversity Information Facility
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Global Fishing Watch
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Global Fund for Coral Reefs
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Google
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International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)
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iied
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Initiative 20x20
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International Ranger Federation
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ITTO
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Keidanren Committee on Nature Conservation
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Mangrove Breakthrough
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Marine Conservation Institute
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UK Natural History Museum
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Naturexpairs
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The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
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Observatoire des Forets de l'Afrique Centrale (OFAC)
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ORRAA - Ocean Risk Resilience Action Alliance
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Pacific Environment
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Peace Park Foundation
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Perennial
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Pew
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Planet
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Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)
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Restor
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Re:wild
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Global Rewilding Alliance
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Senckenberg Naturmuseum Frankfurt
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Shan Shui Conservation Center
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Sky Truth
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Spaces
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Sustainable Finance Coalition
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UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
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UNDP Early Action Project
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UNU IAS
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WCS
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WIOMSA - Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Assosciation
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WWF
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