Conservation beyond protected areas: How Nepal is advancing 30x30
Summary
Nepal aims to expand biodiversity protection to 30% of its land by 2030 through community-led conservation and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs).
Key Points
- Nepal currently protects 23% of its geography as protected areas and aims to increase this to 30% by 2030 to meet global biodiversity targets.
- The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework supports the 30x30 conservation target to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine areas.
- Nepal is emphasizing conservation beyond protected areas by recognizing OECMs which include community forests, sacred groves, and indigenous territories.
- A national plan with multi-stakeholder support aims to integrate OECMs into law, strengthen capacity, and establish a Biodiversity Trust Fund to support conservation efforts.
