30 by 30

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/30-by-30

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the global target?Protect at least 30% of Earth's land and ocean by 2030
2. What is the framework?Convention on Biological Diversity's Global Biodiversity Framework
3. What is the 30 by 30 plan?It is a global goal to protect 30% of Earth's land and sea by 2030 to stop biodiversity loss.
4. Why do we need to protect 30% of the planet?Protecting 30% helps keep ecosystems healthy, saves many species, and provides clean air, water, and food for everyone.

Biodiversity: The variety of life on Earth, encompassing genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.
Ecosystem Services: The direct and indirect benefits that humans derive from healthy ecosystems.
Conservation Finance: The mobilization of financial resources to support biodiversity conservation efforts.
Ecological Corridors: Strips of natural habitat that connect fragmented ecosystems, facilitating species movement.