About The HAC for Nature and People

Following the success of the HAC for Nature and People coalition in securing the inclusion of the target to protect at least 30% of the planet’s land and ocean at COP15, as part of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the HAC for N&P established its Secretariat in December 2022 and is now focused on ensuring the delivery of this goal. The 30×30 target will be vital in our efforts to halt accelerating species loss and protect the vital ecosystems that safeguard human health and economic security.

The HAC for N&P story

Harnessing 30x30 to Tackle Climate Change

With limited time to act upon 30×30, HAC Director Rita El Zaghloul announced the launch of new HAC implementation tools, including financial and technical matchmaking platforms and the 30×30 Solutions Toolkit. HAC tools support countries with practical resources, scientific guidance, and shared best practices to accelerate progress toward protecting 30% of land and ocean by 2030.

A Message From Carlos Manuel Rodriguez

The HAC was a key political force behind the adoption of the 30×30 target at CBD COP15 in Montreal. Now comprising 122 Parties, the Coalition has helped place nature and biodiversity at the center of the international agenda. The HAC Secretariat supports countries in implementing the 30×30 target by maintaining ambition, coordinating action, and developing tools and knowledge platforms to accelerate progress.

Governance

The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People is led by rotating co-chairs and supported by an International Steering Committee composed of 15 HAC for N&P members.

Current HAC for N&P Co-Chairs

Nigeria

France

United Kingdom as Ocean Champion

International Steering Committee

Minister Franz Tattenbach Capra

Costa Rica

Vice-Minister Kentaro Doi

Japan

Minister Monique Barbut

France | Co-chair

Minister Maisa Rojas

Chile

Minister Steve Reed

United Kingdom | Ocean Champion

Acting Minister Irene Vélez Torres

Colombia

Minister Thoriq Ibrahim

Maldives

Minister Murray Watt

Australia

Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal

Nigeria | Co-chair

Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen

Norway

Minister Julie Dabrusin

Canada

Minister Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak

UAE

Minister Marie-May Jeremie

Seychelles

Minister Mays Mouissi

Gabon

The HAC for Nature and People Secretariat is hosted by:

Task Forces

Subnational Task Force

At COP15, several subnational governments led by the government of Quebec and the government of California, launched a dedicated task force, in partnership with the HAC for N&P, for subnational entities. While the first objective of this task force was to increase 30×30 advocacy during COP15, the members are currently working together to support the effective implementation of 30×30 at the subnational level in addition to outreaching several countries that are not yet part of the Coalition.

The subnational task force is also considering contributing to capacity-building and technical assistance activities of the Coalition post-COP15.  The task force is currently composed of California, Quebec, São Paulo, Campeche, Wales, Scotland, Catalonia, and Île-de-France.

Task Forces

IPLC Task Force

Following open criticism targeted at the 30×30, the HAC for N&P and the IIFB have worked hand in hand in this task force. The main objective of this task force is to establish an ongoing dialogue between IPLC representatives and HAC for N&P members. This has led to specific recommendations from the members concerning the introduction of collectively built wording on IPLC rights within the 30×30 target.

During COP15, the task force was particularly active in seeking consensus and bringing concrete wording proposals to the table. Since then, the IIFB has nominated a dedicated HAC for N&P focal point to continue strengthening the links between the two initiatives with the aim of involving IPLC representatives in Coalition activities and strategy development for implementing this global target.