The HAC for N&P is an intergovernmental coalition of 122 countries raising global ambition to protect at least 30% of the land and ocean by 2030.
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At #LCAW2026, Rita Zaghloul joined Robert Irwin at @EarthshotPrize to discuss how the Rapid Deployment Mechanism is helping countries advance ambitious conservation action, like Ghana's first Marine Protected Areas.
Applications for Cycle 2 are now open: tinyurl.com/hac-rdm
With just 4 years left to achieve #30x30, we launched Cycle 2 of our Rapid Deployment Mechanism at #OurOcean2026. RDM provides fast, flexible grants to help developing countries act on conservation commitments.
Thanks to our funders @EarthshotPrize & @British_Airways!
🌊Africa is helping drive global action on marine #30x30.
At #OurOceanConference in Mombasa, leaders from across Africa and beyond discussed regional collaboration, shared lessons, and a proposed 30x30 Declaration ahead of #UNGA. #OceanConservation
🔦 HAC Focal Point Spotlight: 🇫🇷
France is turning #30x30 ambition into action. As G7 President, it launched the G7 Marine Protected Areas Management Alliance, shifting the focus from how much ocean is protected to how well it is protected. 🌊🌍
HAC for N&P is launching our new 2026 Rapid Deployment Mechanism Cycle! This small grant mechanism is designed to address a critical gap in conservation financing.
Applications open June 16, 2026.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/hac-rdm
At eighth GEF Assembly, HAC for N&P brought together members and partners to discuss progress, challenges, and lessons learned in implementing #30x30 in SIDS and LDCs. A valuable reminder that there is no one-size-fits-all path to success. 🌍🌿
At the Eighth GEF Assembly, the HAC for N&P is convening governments and partners to discuss the challenges, lessons learned, and enabling conditions for effective 30x30 implementation in SIDS and LDCs.
⏱️ June 3, 4.30-5.30 PM local time
📌 Room Agate
#30x30 #Biodiversity
As we prep for #SBSTTA28 in Nairobi, the HAC IPLC Task Force and @IIFB_indigenous are convening countries and partners around a shared vision for Target 3 — advancing not just coverage, but equity, quality, and lasting outcomes for biodiversity and people.
Join our Marine Spatial Planning for #30x30 webinar! Explore how MSP supports Target 3. Hear from partners including @NatGeoSociety, @GlobalFishWatch, & more.
🗓️ May 28, 8–9:15 a.m. ET, FR/ES interpretation.
🔗: tinyurl.com/hac-MSP-webinar
HAC Focal Point Spotlight: Nigeria 🇳🇬
Nigeria is coordinating a strong regional approach to implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), helping drive a shared vision across the ECOWAS region to effectively meet 30x30 goals.
💡Learning from Japan’s Kyosei Sites
We co-hosted our first peer-to-peer exchange with @NBSAPAccelera , where Japan shared its practical experience on engaging non-state actors, funding & certification with Somalia, Cuba, Colombia, Philippines & DRC.
🔗tinyurl.com/hac-nbsap-peer-e…
🔦 Partner Spotlight: NatureXpairs
Along with HAC N&P, @NatureXpairs connects countries’ needs with relevant French operational expertise and contributes to broader capacity-building efforts, including regional #30x30 workshops.
Our Annual Virtual Fair is this Thursday! 🌍
Explore offers of assistance to strengthen protected area management and identify/manage OECMs.
10 organizations. 3 breakout rooms. Don’t miss it!
tinyurl.com/hac-virtual-fair…
California is leading on #30x30 goals!
26.1% of lands + 21.9% of coastal waters conserved, with 1M+ hectares added since 2022.
Driven by collaboration across agencies, orgs, and Tribal partners.
Momentum is building—but 2030 is close.
Don’t miss our Annual Virtual Fair on 04/30 @ 8-9:30 ET 🌍
Learn more about offers of assistance through HAC 30x30 Matchmaking Platform and hear directly from partners: @IRF, @IUCN, @NatureXpairs, @OFAC, @UNDP, @TNC, @unepwcmc , @WIOMSA
Register 👉 wri.zoom.us/meeting/register…
🌊 RDM awardee Ghana just launched its first Marine Protected Area (~700 km²) to restore fish stocks, protect biodiversity & support food security—a major step toward #30x30.
Announcing our first country-to-country 30x30 Matchmaking! Monaco is committing $150K to support seasonal marine protected areas on Mahé, Seychelles—advancing the #GlobalBiodiversityFramework.
Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/success-stories-…
Somalia is advancing on its #30x30 goal 🌍
By strengthening institutions, building capacity, and launching a Target 3 Coordination Unit, the country is advancing 30x30 to protect ecosystems that support 18M people.
Read more: tinyurl.com/hac-somalia
Madagascar is taking a science-backed approach to biodiversity 🌿 Nearly 50 experts convened to shape its #30x30 Plan—identifying priority areas for conservation.
The stakes couldn’t be higher: “Every fragment of forest…is of global conservation importance.” - @PrimateWatcher
