UN reports record progress in nature restoration but warns global targets not met by 2030
Global ecosystem restoration spans 149 countries, with 252 million hectares restored, including 137 million in China. The goal is to restore one billion hectares by 2030, under the Kunming–Montreal Framework, which also aims to protect 30% of land and sea areas by 2030. More than one million green jobs have been created through the initiative.
- 252 million hectares are being restored across 149 countries.
- Annual funding for ecosystem restoration needs to increase significantly by 2030.
- The United Nations report indicates current restoration levels are insufficient for 2030 goals.
- Under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, nations committed to restoring about one billion hectares by 2030.
- The effort has created more than one million green jobs.
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