With just 5 years to go, the world is failing on a vital deal to halt biodiversity loss

By Justine Bell-James, Professor, TC Beirne School of Law, The University of Queensland
James Watson, Professor in Conservation Science, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland

Almost 200 nations have signed an ambitious agreement to halt and reverse biodiversity loss but none is on track to meet the crucial goal, our new research reveals.

The agreement, known formally as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, seeks to coordinate global efforts to conserve and restore biodiversity. Its overarching goal is to safeguard biodiversity for future generations.
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