30×30
Digests about the 30×30 intiative
Are marine protected areas as effective as they seem?
A global analysis of shallow reef MPAs suggests that less than 2% of global oceans may be protected by ecologically effective MPAs, falling short of the global goal of 30% by 2030.
Balancing biodiversity and carbon conservation in 30×30
A global analysis shows that conservation strategies can simultaneously advance biodiversity and carbon goals, but may come with trade-offs for connectivity.
Planning connected protected areas for 30×30
A new predictive framework helps conservation planners identify where protected areas can most effectively strengthen ecological connectivity while advancing global 30x30 conservation goals.
Rethinking the economic costs of forest protection for 30×30
A new analysis shows that protecting connected forests to meet 30x30 goals may cost far less than previously thought, as global market responses can offset reduced timber production.
Social implications of 30×30
A global analysis of the 30×30 conservation target shows that expanding well-connected protected areas could affect billions of people, highlighting the need for equitable, locally led conservation.
Nature Positive conservation through connected systems
Employing a “Nature Positive” framework could potentially halt and reverse biodiversity loss by integrating conservation, climate action, and ecosystem management across interconnected terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems.
Transboundary conservation between Canada and the United States
A new high-resolution map reveals critical wildlife corridors linking the United States and Canada, showing that many key connectivity hotspots remain unprotected and highlighting opportunities to strengthen cross-border conservation under 30x30 goals.
Policy choices shape landscape connectivity
A quantitative comparison of four possible policy paths in the mountains of China shows how different choices lead to dramatically different results for landscape connectivity.
River connectivity across the U.S.
A national assessment incorporates multiple regulatory frameworks to determine whether rivers are adequately protected across the country.
Mapping global marine climate refugia
A global assessment of marine protected areas identifies climate resilient marine refugia and reveals major protection gaps, offering a clear roadmap for strengthening ocean conservation and advancing global 30x30 goals.
Synergies between protected area types strengthen connectivity
A new multilayer network analysis reveals how combining strict and non-strict protected areas can dramatically boost connectivity for hundreds of species, offering a smarter path toward effective 30x30 conservation.
Over half of global forests have become more fragmented
A new global analysis uses multiple metrics incorporating habitat connectivity and aggregation to reveal that more than half of the world’s forests have become increasingly fragmented since 2000.