A new report from WWF details how other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) could help better manage marine resources in South Africa that could contribute to 30x30 goals. (World Wildlife Foundation) The post Exploring new ways to safeguard South Africa’s marine resources appeared first on Conservation Corridor.| Conservation Corridor
Over 3,000 hectares of land within Greater Sudbury was added to the federal government’s database of protected areas, contributing to totals under their 30x30 initiative. (Sudbury.com) The post Canada adds 3,057 hectares to 30×30 protected land database appeared first on Conservation Corridor.| Conservation Corridor
Nearly five years after the inception of its 30x30 initiative, California has conserved 26.1% of its lands and 21.9% of its coastal waters. The 2025 Pathways to 30x30 Annual Progress Report is now available from the California Natural Resources Agency. (California Natural Resources Agency) The post California releases 2025 30×30 Pathways Progress Report appeared first on Conservation Corridor.| Conservation Corridor
Uruq Bani Ma’arid, one of Saudi Arabia’s most ecologically significant protected areas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been admitted to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas. This recognition confirms the site’s global ecological importance and highlights the Kingdom’s expanding leadership in conserving arid-land habitats.| www.gdnonline.com
On 2025 World Environment Day, the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea officially launched the “30×30 Alliance” on 4 June in Jeju.| IUCN
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is in the final stages of writing a report titled: "Pathways for Michigan the Beautiful." The report will lay out the state's plan for achieving its 30x30 goals. (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) The post DNR, EGLE, Nature Conservancy keep Michigan the Beautiful initiative moving forward appeared first on Conservation Corridor.| Conservation Corridor
Nestlé (Thai) Ltd has achieved a significant environmental milestone with its "Nestlé Waters Cares for Water" project being selected as one of Thailand's first pilot initiatives for Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) for terrestrial and inland water areas.| https://www.bangkokpost.com
Grants Contribute to Goal of Conserving 30 Percent of New York State’s Lands and Waters by 2030 and Planting 25 Million Trees By 2033| Department of Environmental Conservation
Wild seaweed must be protected like coral reefs, scientists argue, citing its role in climate, food security and ocean ecosystem health.| Global Seafood Alliance
California took a big step Tuesday toward the goal of conserving 30% of land and waters by 2030. The Ocean Protection Council adopted a roadmap to decide which protected waters will count toward the goal. "We're now at 21.9% of coastal waters conserved," said Michael Esgro, the council's senior biodiversity program manager and tribal liaison, "so more than three-quarters of the way to our 30 by 30 goal, here at the halfway point of the initiative. " ...| www.publicnewsservice.org
Plans to scale-up global environmental DNA research are being hatched to better protect World Heritage marine reserves across the globe.| Oceanographic
ADDIS ABABA — Alawara Kolbala, 39, from the Mursi tribe, said he remembers the sense of pride and hope his community felt when they officially gained legal right to manage their land in the Tama Community Conservation Area (TCCA). “I was so happy when the land was finally recognized as ours,” he said. “We were […]| Mongabay Environmental News
By Claudia Braymer, Protect the Adirondacks Executive Director Environmental and conservation groups support a new bill to provide tax incentives to landowners to help them protect their wild forest lands. Maintaining mature wild forests conserves wildlife habitat, protections air and water quality and soil health, and helps to fight climate change by sequestering and storing carbon. Permanently protecting forest lands will also help New York meet its statutory goal of conserving 30 percent o...| The Adirondack Almanack
A roundtable discussion held by the French embassy in Nicosia revealed that Cyprus protects only 18 per cent of its marine area, falling short of the international target of 30 per cent. “The science is clear. The oceans are in deep crisis. More than 8 million tons of plastic are…| cyprus-mail.com
The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) has approved $59.5 million in grants to support 25 habitat protection and restoration projects in 21 counties across California. Awarded at WCB’s May 22 meeting, the projects will safeguard nearly 23,000 acres of the state’s most ecologically important landscapes.| wildlife.ca.gov
SACRAMENTO – California may soon have another tool to reach our goal of conserving 30% of our coastline by 2030 with the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 452, authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks).| a42.asmdc.org
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing on four bills related to responsible habitat management and efficient spending. Subcommittee Chair U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: | House Committee on Natural Resources