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Marine protected areas are expanding but need better implementation to meet 2030 target -report

Published 00:01 on June 16, 2026 / Last updated at 12:15 on June 15, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Countries are falling short in implementing marine protected areas (MPAs), jeopardising the global goal of protecting at least 30% of the world's oceans by 2030, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Countries are falling short in implementing marine protected areas (MPAs), jeopardising the global goal of protecting at least 30% of the world's oceans by 2030, according to a report released on Tuesday.


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