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Check out the latest Together for the Ocean blog from our Director, Brian O'Donnell. Following the completion of COP16 in Rome last week, Brian shares his thoughts on the key takeaways, progress made and where we need to drive further action! With #UNOC and #COP30 on the horizon, it is critical we push for tangible progress in restoring our planet’s biodiversity on land and in the ocean!

Our Director Brian O'Donnell spoke with BBC News this morning to reflect on the completion of the UN Biodiversity #COP16 in Rome last week and the significance of countries coming together to agree upon a financial roadmap for the Global Biodiversity Framework. In these turbulent times, it is inspiring to see 196 countries come together, overcome differences and national challenges, and reach a shared solution. However, the need for global leadership on nature and climate has never been greater. We have our roadmap, and now it is up to leaders worldwide to prioritize urgent action for nature and deliver. You can listen to the full interview on the link below, starting at 32 minutes. https://lnkd.in/emq6Sh-k #Biodiversity #NatureFinance #Climate #Conservation

Campaign for Nature is so proud to be a part of Together for the Ocean 🌊 . If you haven't already done so, make sure you follow their page to get the latest 'Ocean Agenda' - a regular article from guest authors on progress towards '30x30' on the ocean. And what better way to kick off the #OceanAgenda than an insightful and important piece from Melissa Wright from Bloomberg Philanthropies? https://lnkd.in/epp-8Dvj #ForTheOcean

Our Director Brian O'Donnell's Official Statement on COP16 has been published here: https://lnkd.in/eniV6awv #COP16Colombia #Biodiversity #UnitedNations

Today we launch the #TogetherForTheOcean Campaign alongside partners from around the world. The ocean is our life support system, generating over half of the oxygen on Earth, providing a home to diverse life, regulating our climate, and sustaining the livelihoods of billions. Yet, only 8% is designated as protected, and ocean threats are multiplying. The science is clear: effective marine protection is vital for long-term economic, social and planetary well-being. Communities around the world and the future of our planet depend on the recovery and health of the ocean. We must see urgent action to expand and improve the quality of our MPAs if we are to meet the 2030 deadline and save our oceans. The wonderful Brianna Fruean explains just how vital a healthy ocean is here: https://lnkd.in/gVtx8bp4

Two years ago, world leaders pledged to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030: the biggest conservation commitment ever made. However, since then, the number of global marine areas reported as protected has increased by just 0.5%. At this pace, just 9.7% of the ocean will be protected by 2030. Failing to deliver on the 30x30 target is not an option 🎯 Communities, wildlife and the whole planet relies on a healthy, abundant ocean. Ahead of #COP16, this new report calls on governments to: 🌊 Increase the rate at which they are designating marine protected areas 🌊 Enhance the effectiveness of marine protected areas 🌊 Work together with Indigenous Peoples and local communities  🌊 Unlock finance to deliver effective protection 🌊 Improve reporting and data collection Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dkWpJC62  Bloomberg Philanthropies, Marine Conservation Institute, Campaign for Nature , SkyTruth Metabolic

We were proud to partner with the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People and many others to deliver this high-level roundtable and reception on nature finance and '30 by 30' on the sidelines of #UNGA79. It is critical that nature loss remains high on the global political agenda, and moments like these provide an opportunity for leaders, stakeholders, and implementers to come together and take stock of progress but also identify where we are falling short and need to step up ambition and action. We now look forward to #COP16 where it is vital that parties make clear their plans for delivering on nature finance commitments and the successful implementation of the 30 by 30 goal.

Congratulations to our Director Brian O'Donnell who has been listed in The Independent's Climate 100 List. It is great to see his commitment to tackling biodiversity loss celebrated alongside so many exceptional climate and nature champions. Thank you to all listed for their tireless contributions to making the world a more sustainable place for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/eQT_WSYi

"As a longtime environmental justice advocate, I have seen firsthand the profound impact of [biodiversity loss] on frontline communities and indigenous peoples." Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and member of our Global Steering Committee, has today issued a call to action for governments to protect the world's natural assets by aligning their biodiversity spending with their stated values. Published in Project Syndicate, she called for policymakers and climate advocates to build coalitions to close the biodiversity financing gap and ensure that when it comes to conservation, the communities most affected by climate change - especially Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities - are included in the decision-making process. Read her piece to learn how we can all seize this opportunity to ensure a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/deUKp22f #20x25 #Biodiversity #NatureFinance

#ICYMI We hosted a virtual panel discussion to mark the launch of ODI's latest report “A fair share of biodiversity finance: Apportioning responsibility for the $20 billion target by 2025”. We were joined by His Excellency Jiwoh Abdulai, Minister of Environment for Sierra Leone, former UK Minister Lord Zac Goldsmith, CfN Director Brian O'Donnell and report co-author Laetitia Pettinotti. Panelists reflected on the report findings and shared their thoughts on next steps, including what we can expect from #COP16 in Colombia later this year. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eUfMg4-D