30x30 A Guide to Inclusive, Equitable and Effective Implementation of Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Introduction to the Target 3 guide

This guide is about how to plan and implement the new global target for effectively and equitably conserving at least 30% of the Earth by 2030. The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), adopted by Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in December 2022, includes Target 3, the “30x30” target. Figure 1 breaks down Target 3 into its main elements and this breakdown has been used to structure Part Two of this guide.

Each element of this multi-faceted target is explained in the guide along with guidance on planning for implementation, some overarching concepts which should guide implementation, resources for multi-stakeholder / multi-rightsholder approaches, reviews of key resources (click these icons ) and some thoughts on how monitoring implementation can be developed