Such a great post, it’s such a shame that we can’t seem to build political consensus on something as critical as protecting sharks which ultimately help protect the ocean. Great piece, very thought provoking
Reaching the 30×30 target — can feel almost impossible when viewed through today’s lens of fragmented governance, underfunded enforcement, competing economic interests, and the accelerating impacts of climate change. While political commitments have multiplied, effective protection still lags far behind ambition. Yet impossibility is often a function of inertia rather than feasibility — and 30×30 remains achievable if global focus shifts rapidly from designation to delivery, from promises to enforcement, and from isolated national efforts to coordinated, science-led ocean governance at scale.
Such a great post, it’s such a shame that we can’t seem to build political consensus on something as critical as protecting sharks which ultimately help protect the ocean. Great piece, very thought provoking
Reaching the 30×30 target — can feel almost impossible when viewed through today’s lens of fragmented governance, underfunded enforcement, competing economic interests, and the accelerating impacts of climate change. While political commitments have multiplied, effective protection still lags far behind ambition. Yet impossibility is often a function of inertia rather than feasibility — and 30×30 remains achievable if global focus shifts rapidly from designation to delivery, from promises to enforcement, and from isolated national efforts to coordinated, science-led ocean governance at scale.
Brilliant insights into this and yes, protection must be more thorough and where needed not just an area designated politically.
Very thorough and detailed report I enjoy your posts very much. What can we as advocates do to help 🙏