COP16 confronts “huge” challenge of protecting 30% of world’s land and sea

Ahead of the UN biodiversity summit, countries are urged to come up with strong new plans and funding to meet global nature goals
COP16 confronts "huge" challenge of protecting 30% of world's land and sea
Castilletes is the longest beach in Tayrona National Park in northern Colombia, a large protected area covering the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta as they meet the Caribbean coast. It's known for its palm-shaded coves, coastal lagoons, rainforest and rich biodiversity. (Photo: Thomas O'Neill/NurPhoto via Reuters Connect)

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