Conservation policy is being reshaped by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, national 30x30 commitments, and the growing integration of nature-based solutions into climate finance. Planatur monitors legislative developments, protected area expansions, and the evolving economics of conservation across every continent.
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Policy Analysis
30x30 Progress Assessment: Which Nations Are Meeting Their Protected Area Commitments
A mid-decade evaluation of national progress toward the Kunming-Montreal target of protecting 30% of land and ocean by 2030, with implications for tourism and conservation finance.
Conservation Finance
The Economics of Wildlife Corridor Restoration Across Fragmented Landscapes
Wildlife corridors connecting isolated protected areas are proving to be cost-effective conservation investments with measurable tourism co-benefits.
Governance Analysis
Ocean Conservation and the Governance of Marine Protected Areas
Marine protected area coverage has reached 8.3% of global oceans, but effective governance and enforcement remain the primary barriers to conservation outcomes.
Research Intelligence
Indigenous Land Stewardship Delivers Superior Conservation Outcomes
Emerging research confirms that Indigenous-managed territories maintain higher biodiversity levels and lower deforestation rates than conventional protected areas.