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 Net zero faces a credibility reset as companies rethink climate targets 21 May 2026 UN backs ICJ climate ruling in landmark vote 21 May 2026 B Lab general counsel: nature governance work shapes a ‘systems’ view of law 20 May 2026 Dutch NGO threatens legal action against Port of Rotterdam 20 May 2026 Load more EnvironmentNews & Analysis To read more, subscribe to Forward Law Review Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in here: LOGIN