POST-2020 GBF (CONTACT GROUP 2: TARGET 3) Key Messages

WWF supports the goal of conserving 30% of the world's land, inland waters, and seas by 2030, provided the target prioritizes equitable governance, Indigenous rights, and ecological connectivity. The organization argues that the 30x30 target must be part of a broader strategy that sustainably manages the remaining 70% of the planet and addresses the direct drivers of biodiversity loss. WWF advocates for the inclusion of Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) and the implementation of social and environmental safeguards to prevent the displacement of local communities.

• WWF conditionally supports the '30x30' target, provided it ensures inclusivity, social equity, and a rights-based approach that secures the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities to their land, freshwater, and seas.
• The 30x30 target must prioritize qualitative outcomes over simple area designation, specifically focusing on ecological representativeness, connectivity, and effective management to avoid the previous trend of protecting remote, low-biodiversity areas.
• WWF emphasizes that the 30x30 target cannot succeed in isolation; it must be complemented by the sustainable management of the remaining 70% of the planet and urgent action to address the drivers of biodiversity loss.
• The target should recognize a variety of governance models beyond state-declared protected areas, specifically including Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) and areas traditionally governed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
• To prevent the displacement of communities and ensure the right to Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), WWF calls for the full implementation of an environmental and social safeguards framework.
• Ecological connectivity is identified as a critical but previously neglected component; WWF suggests adopting a headline indicator on connectivity and designating ecological corridors to help species adapt to climate change.
• WWF proposes additional targets alongside 30x30, including the sustainable and effective management of 100% of ecosystems and the restoration of 50% of degraded ecosystems.
• Sustainable finance for these targets should include innovative approaches like Projects Finance for Permanence (PFP) and the alignment of all public and private financial flows with biodiversity values.

APA

WWF International (2022). POST-2020 GBF (CONTACT GROUP 2: TARGET 3) Key Messages. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/99/8kgqxm18ru_WWF_Position_WG2020_3_Item_4._GBF__target_3.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. POST-2020 GBF (CONTACT GROUP 2: TARGET 3) Key Messages. 2022. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/99/8kgqxm18ru_WWF_Position_WG2020_3_Item_4._GBF__target_3.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{wwfinternational2022post2020, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{POST-2020 GBF (CONTACT GROUP 2: TARGET 3) Key Messages}}, publisher = {WWF International}, year = {2022}, month = mar, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/99/8kgqxm18ru_WWF_Position_WG2020_3_Item_4._GBF__target_3.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }