Reed – “Britain back on global stage to support nature’s recovery”

"On 29 October 2024, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs issued an update regarding Reed - “Britain back on global stage to support nature’s recovery”.

The UK has announced a new international package to protect and restore nature globally, aiming to achieve 30% of land and sea protected by 2030. This is in line with the Government's commitment to halt the decline of nature and create new areas for wildlife."

The update confirms that Sites of Special Scientific Interest will only count towards the 30by30 target if they are in favourable or recovering condition, revising existing estimates that approximately 7.1% of England’s land currently counts towards the target.

A 30by30 pilot is planned for later this year, and the government will work with partners to develop a 30by30 delivery strategy in 2025.