HomeEnvironmentUK commits to increase protected land and sea areas from 7% to... UK commits to increase protected land and sea areas from 7% to 30% by 2030 By Richard Riggs 31 October 2024 Steven Reed ©House of Commons Environment Secretary Steve Reed outlined new criteria to meet the target at COP16, although the full guidance will not appear until 2025. Most PopularAllFeaturedAll time popularMore Groupe SEB receives formal notice over PFAS vigilance plan 9 October 2026 EU adopts emissions rules for large pig and poultry farms 9 October 2026 SEC warns climate investor coalitions may trigger ownership disclosures 8 October 2026 EPA previews US$45bn rollback of oil and gas methane rules 8 October 2026 Load more EnvironmentNews & Analysis To read more, subscribe to Forward Law Review Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in here: LOGIN