A global initiative popularly known as '30 × 30 target' is often seen in the news. Which one of the following statements best reflects this initiative?

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At least 30% of the planet should be protected by 2030.
At least 30% of the cultivated area should be brought under organic farming by 2030.
At least 30% of the energy requirements should be met by renewable sources by 2030.
At least 30% of the people below poverty line should be brought out of their poverty by 2030.

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The correct answer is At least 30% of the planet should be protected by 2030.

Key Points

30x30:
- It is a global initiative for governments to designate 30% of Earth's land and ocean area as protected areas by 2030.
- The target was proposed in a 2019 article in Science Advances "A Global Deal for Nature: Guiding principles, milestones, and targets",
- It highlights the need for expanded nature conservation efforts to mitigate climate change.
- It was launched by the High Ambition Coalition in 2020, more than 50 nations had agreed to the initiative by January 2021.