For Countries

Turning Ambition into Action

SPACES puts national leadership at the centre of global conservation. By joining the initiative, countries gain a pro-bono strategic partner to help plan, fund, and implement their vision for protecting nature—while contributing to shared global goals like 30×30.

Why Join SPACES?

  • Full pro-bono technical and financial planning support
  • Connection to international donors and implementation partners
  • Government-led and co-created strategies

What is the Onboarding Process?

  • Express interest
  • Define national vision
  • Develop a 30×30 spatial plan
  • Create a financial roadmap
  • Launch implementation

Success story

Sierra Leone SPACES Program 30x30

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…
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Person riding an elephant in a green field with Sigiriya Rock rising in the background.

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…
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