Context:
Protected Planet Report 2024 released
Protected Planet Report 2024:
- Released by – UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and IUCN
- 1st report to assess global status of Protected and Conserved Areas (PCA) in the context of Target 3 of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
- Target 3 aims to expand the global network of Protected and Conserved Areas (PCA) to cover 30% of the planet by 2030.
- It also ensures that this expansion is equitable and respects the rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC).
Key Findings:
- Global Coverage – PCAs cover 17.6% of terrestrial and inland waters and 8.4% of marine and coastal areas.
- Key Biodiversity Areas – Over 2/3rds are partially or fully covered by PCAs, but 32% remain unprotected.
- Connectivity – Only 8.5% of land is both protected and connected.
- Governance – Limited data on management effectiveness; only 4% of protected areas are governed by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC).
- Recommendations –
- Recognition and Support for Indigenous and Traditional Territories as these territories cover 13.6% of global land
- Focus on International Financing – Increase investment in biodiversity to at least USD 200 billion per year by 2030 to support the expansion of PCAs.
Read about Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).
Source: UNEP
Previous Year Question
With reference to an organisation known as ‘BirdLife International’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organisations.
2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organisation.
3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2015 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Statement 2 is incorrect. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from Conservation International.