Since the signing of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in 2022, many countries, through the involvement of various entities, have been making significant progress in contributing to Target 3 or to their own national/regional 30 by 30 ambitions. Here, we outline broad public support and progress made in policy, science, planning, financing, stakeholder engagement and establishment of protected areas and OECMs in a variety of places, including Kenya, Indonesia, Mongolia, Australia and the Caribbean. These efforts range across public, private and Indigenous lands. Key lessons, challenges and emerging opportunities will be discussed.

Location: Big Stage