What key target date was established by the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) to preserve at least 30% of the world’s land and marine areas (the 30×30 target)?

Explanation

• The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted the landmark ’30×30′ target, committing international signatories to designate 30% of global terrestrial, inland water, and coastal regions as protected areas by 2030.
• The agreement was adopted at COP15 in Montreal, Canada, under China’s presidency to halt global species extinction and habitat degradation.