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Caribbean Nations Aim for $200M to Protect Biodiversity

3/13/2026

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Caribbean nations are mobilizing to raise $200 million for the 30X30 biodiversity initiative, aiming to protect 30% of global land and sea by 2030.
Safiya Sawney, Grenada's climate ambassador, says funding must align with priorities.
Despite raising $650 million for conservation over 20 years, governments prioritize donors, leading to inefficiencies.
The initiative seeks diverse funding, including private investments, as aid budgets decline, with Sawney urging donors to trust local expertise.

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Caribbean nations are mobilizing to raise $200 million for the 30X30 biodiversity initiative, aiming to protect 30% of global land and sea by 2030.
Safiya Sawney, Grenada's climate ambassador, says funding must align with priorities.
Despite raising $650 million for conservation over 20 years, governments prioritize donors, leading to inefficiencies.
The initiative seeks diverse funding, including private investments, as aid budgets decline, with Sawney urging donors to trust local expertise.