30x30 Ocean Action Plan 2025

30x30 Ocean Action Plan51 50A CRITICAL WINDOW FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION The next five years represent a decisive window to put the 30x30 ocean target within reach. While the world is clearly not there yet, momentum is building—and the progress highlighted in this report represents just a portion of the global efforts already underway. Many other important initiatives, from locally led conservation to regional and sectoral reforms, are advancing alongside those profiled here. If we sustain this collective ambition, continue to value ocean protection, and act decisively to realise its many benefits, we can still achieve—or come close to achieving—the 30x30 goal. The pathway is clear, and the tools exist. By working together—effectively, inclusively, and at pace—momentum can be translated into lasting conservation outcomes. Acting now is not just strategic—it is essential to ensure the ocean remains a source of life, resilience, and opportunity for generations to come. Photo: Wirestock / Envato Elements