What are OECMS?

Dr Jonathon Howard, NPA Executive

In 2022 a new global biological diversity policy framework was adopted by 188 representative nations, including Australia.  Underpinned by scientific research, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) promotes the conservation of at least 30% of global terrestrial and marine areas by 2030 as a stepping stone toward 50% percent by 2050.