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Can COP28 help put a key nature agreement into action?

Context News | 29th November, 2023

Can COP28 help put a key nature agreement into action?

Protecting land and oceans takes money – but the spending could help keep people as well as other species safe.

High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People Moves to Implementation Phase

IISD | 11th January, 2023

High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People Moves to Implementation Phase

The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People announced that the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) will host its new permanent Secretariat.

WRI, GEF to host new secretariat for High Ambition Coalition for Nature

Enviro News Nigeria | 21st December, 2022

WRI, GEF to host new secretariat for High Ambition Coalition for Nature

The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (the Coalition) announced on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, the formation of a new permanent Secretariat to be co-hosted by World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

Countries set to upgrade High Ambition Coalition to work on GBF implementation

Carbon Pulse | 20th December, 2022

Countries set to upgrade High Ambition Coalition to work on GBF implementation

Backed by philanthropic funders, the 116 nations in the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC) are restructuring the group’s governance system to better equip it to help nations implement the KMGBF.

Making sense of Cop15: what to look out for in Montreal

The Guardian | 5th December, 2022

Making sense of Cop15: what to look out for in Montreal

Everything you need to know about the once-in-a-decade chance to stop the loss of biodiversity – and how you can help.

Philippines joins push to protect at least 30% of planet's land, oceans

The PhilStar | 29th November, 2022

Philippines joins push to protect at least 30% of planet's land, oceans

Environmentalists have lauded the biodiversity-rich Philippines for joining the coalition that aims to protect and conserve at least 30% of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030.

30x30: India Joins High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People

India Tribune | 7th October, 2021

30x30: India Joins High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People

India joining the High Ambition Coalition is a real game changer, says Ambassador of France

The ‘30×30’ Campaign to Save the Biosphere

World Politics Review | 12th April, 2021

The ‘30×30’ Campaign to Save the Biosphere

Over the past two years, an extraordinary global campaign has emerged to protect 30 percent of Earth’s total surface from human exploitation by 2030. The members of this so-called 30×30 coalition, which now includes scores of governments, understand that climate change is only one half of the planet’s environmental crisis.

Rescue plan for nature: How to fix the biodiversity crisis

New Scientist | 17th February, 2021

Rescue plan for nature: How to fix the biodiversity crisis

We’ve been ravaging the planet’s ecosystems for too long, but crucial decisions this year could be the turning point that help us restore our relationship with nature

50 Countries Join Ambitious Plan to Protect 30% of Earth by 2030

Treehugger | 28th January, 2021

50 Countries Join Ambitious Plan to Protect 30% of Earth by 2030

A group of more than 50 countries have come together under the banner of the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People and pledged to protect 30 percent of Earth’s land and oceans by 2030.

Costa Rica liderará esfuerzo global para conservar superficies terrestre y marina de aquí al 2030

La Nacion | 21st January, 2021

Costa Rica liderará esfuerzo global para conservar superficies terrestre y marina de aquí al 2030

Iniciativa será presentada este lunes 11 de enero, en el marco de la cumbre One Planet Summit, organizada por la ONU, Francia y el Banco Mundial.

50 countries pledge to protect at least 30% of world’s land and oceans by 2030

The Independent | 12th January, 2021

50 countries pledge to protect at least 30% of world’s land and oceans by 2030

The commitment aimed at stopping biodiversity loss will be announced today at the One Planet Summit in Paris.

World leaders call for concerted action on biodiversity, climate change

Xin Hua Net | 12th January, 2021

World leaders call for concerted action on biodiversity, climate change

World leaders on Monday reiterated the urgent need for concerted global action to safeguard biodiversity and for a global governance framework on climate issues in the post-pandemic era.

More than 50 countries commit to protection of 30% of Earth's land and oceans

The Guardian | 11th January, 2021

More than 50 countries commit to protection of 30% of Earth's land and oceans

Coalition says promise is key to preventing mass extinctions and ensuring clean air and water.

Drive for goal to protect 30% of planet by 2030 grows to 50 nations

Thomson Reuters | 11th January, 2021

Drive for goal to protect 30% of planet by 2030 grows to 50 nations

Human wellbeing depends on preventing the collapse of the natural systems that provide food, clean water, clean air and a stable climate, countries say.

50 countries vow to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030

Washington Times | 11th January, 2021

50 countries vow to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, which was launched in 2019 by Costa Rica, France and Britain to set a target of protecting at least 30% of the planet by 2030, has now been joined by 50 countries.

'Losing biodiversity creates problems for humanity,' Costa Rica's president tells FRANCE 24

France24 | 11th January, 2021

'Losing biodiversity creates problems for humanity,' Costa Rica's president tells FRANCE 24

There is a growing coalition of nations calling on countries to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 under the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, with Costa Rica leading the charge.