# World lagging on key UN biodiversity targets

https://mins.news/en/item/70189

- DW, 2026-09-23 07:49 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/world-lagging-on-key-un-biodiversity-targets/a-79383304?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Governments are not on track to meet the UN’s 30×30 goal of protecting at least 30% of the planet’s land and seas by 2030. A study says about 20% of land and inland waters and 10% of oceans are currently protected, with conservation funding far below what is needed.