Real Impact: How SPACES is Driving Conservation Success

How the Dominican Republic Achieved 30% Marine Protection and Launched a Nationwide Reforestation Drive

30% of marine areas protected
450,000 hectares identified for reforestation
The Dominican Republic has taken bold steps toward the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) targets. Through its 30×30 Transformation Program, the country aims to conserve 30% of its territory, restore 4,500 km² of forests, and create thousands of rural jobs, positioning itself as a leader in conservation and sustainable development.

How Sri Lanka’s 30×30 Plan Advances Marine Conservation Amid Political Change

210,000 hectares of new protected land targeted
$500M flood damage reduction
Sri Lanka, home to vibrant ecosystems and rich biodiversity, is at a critical moment. As the nation recovers economically, the Sri Lanka 30×30 initiative aims to protect 30% of its land and marine areas by 2030, aligning conservation with sustainable development and livelihoods.

Protect Sierra Leone Program

1 Mha of protection across four priority landscapes
~700Kha community-manages forests to be established
Sierra Leone, with its lush rainforests, diverse wildlife, and vital coastal ecosystems, stands at a pivotal point in its development journey. The Sierra Leone 30×30 initiative aspires to safeguard 30% of its land and marine environments by 2030. This effort seeks to harmonize environmental conservation with sustainable economic growth, ensuring…

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Bigger Is Better: Panama Expands MPA to Protect More Than 54 Percent of Its Oceans

Bigger Is Better: Panama Expands MPA to Protect More Than 54 Percent of Its Oceans

Panama expands Banco Volcán MPA, now protecting over 54% of its oceans—boosting marine conservation and biodiversity in the Caribbean.
Investing in a Greener Future: Successful Debut of the Green Bond in the Dominican Republic

Investing in a Greener Future: Successful Debut of the Green Bond in the Dominican Republic

Successful launch of the Dominican Republic Green Bond boosts sustainable investing and drives eco-friendly economic growth.
Caribbean Leaders Unite for Collective Action on Oceans and Launch the Actioning Blue Declaration at UNOC3

Caribbean Leaders Unite for Collective Action on Oceans and Launch the Actioning Blue Declaration at UNOC3

Caribbean governments today officially launched the Actioning Blue: Caribbean 30×30 Vision for the Ocean political declaration.