Ensure and facilitate that, by 2030, at least 30% of the land areas, inland waters and coastal and marine, especially those of particular importance for biodiversity and the functions and ecosystem services, are conserved and managed effectively through systems of protected areas are ecologically representative, well-connected and governed fairly, and other conservation measures, effective area-based, recognizing the territories of indigenous and traditional where applicable, and integrating them into wider land-and seascapes, and in the ocean, at the same time ensuring that all use sustainable, when it is appropriate in these areas, is fully consistent with the results of conservation, recognizing and respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, even over their traditional territories.

Note by the Secretariat:  This guidance material provides an overview of the target by a brief introduction of key terms, highlighting some of the implications for the establishment of national targets and providing key points and questions guidance for their consideration as part of the exercises of establishment of national targets. It also identifies the indicators to monitor the progress and the resources that could help with the establishment and implementation of national goals. This material should be considered a work in progress and will be updated regularly with the contributions of the Parties and organizations associated with the light of the experiences with its use. This information is intended to serve as a resource to the Parties and others might wish to consider as they implement the Global Framework for Biodiversity. It does not replace or qualify  the decisions 15/4  or  15/5 .