UN draft report shows world off track to meet nearly all 2030 nature targets

A UN assessment found that 22 of 23 global biodiversity goals for the end of the decade will be missed unless countries significantly accelerate conservation and environmental protection measures.

First covered Jul 29, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT · 1 article

UN draft report shows world off track to meet nearly all 2030 nature targets — Image via carbonbrief.org

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1d Carbon Brief World falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, says draft UN report — The global goal to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 “will not be achieved” unless action by countries “accelerates… The post World falling short on 22 of…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-30 (#15)

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