Québec, Canada
As biodiversity declines and climate impacts intensify, Québec is rethinking how natural areas can be more efficiently conserved in the long-term with ecological corridors. Through the Québec Ecological Corridors Initiative (QECI), launched by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and its conservation partners, the province is using nature-based solutions to address biodiversity loss, climate adaptation, and resilience to natural hazards.  

Catalonia, Spain
Mediterranean regions around the world face common climate challenges. Droughts, wildfires, and extreme heat are becoming more frequent and putting pressure on ecosystems, biodiversity, and local communities.  Yet, these similar climate conditions offer them a unique opportunity for cross-border cooperation: to learn from one another and act together. Catalonia is helping lead this effort through the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership (MCAP). 

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
As biodiversity loss accelerates and urban pressures expand, strengthening conservation efforts across all levels of government has become essential. Protecting biodiversity in a state as ecologically diverse as Rio de Janeiro requires coordinated action across all territories. In response to this challenge, the State of Rio de Janeiro launched the Support Program for Municipal Protected Areas (ProUC), to strengthen cooperation with its 92 municipalities and expand local conservation efforts.

Scotland, UK
In Scotland, biodiversity loss and climate change are being addressed through a more coordinated approach. By aligning biodiversity and climate adaptation strategies and policies, the Scottish Government is working to ensure that nature restoration and climate resilience reinforce each other, delivering benefits for ecosystems, communities, and the economy.

Aichi, Japan
In April 2025, the Aichi Prefectural Government launched a program to support “Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Sites”, anticipating their recognition as Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs). This initiative is part of the prefecture’s commitment to align local conservation efforts with national and global biodiversity frameworks promoting biodiversity protection across the region.

California, USA
The State of California launched the “30×30” goal, an ambitious initiative to conserve 30% of the state’s lands and waters by 2030 to combat biodiversity loss and climate change. The initiative aims to protect and restore biodiversity, build climate resilience, and ensure equitable access to nature for local communities.

Québec, Canada
Across Québec, biodiversity faces growing pressures from habitat loss, climate change, and increasing development. In response, the Government of Québec has committed to conserving 30% of its continental and marine environments by 2030. Reaching this goal- often referred to as “30×30” – a worldwide initiative for governments to designate 30% of Earth’s land and ocean land as protected areas by 2030 – requires broad participation, practical tools, and shared responsibility.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Restoring ecosystems is essential to reversing biodiversity loss and strengthening climate resilience. Through the ‘Forests of Tomorrow Program’, the State of Rio de Janeiro is advancing large-scale restoration of the Atlantic Forest across priority hydrographic regions. By combining state-level planning, municipal engagement, and innovative financing mechanisms, the program shows how ecosystem restoration can generate biodiversity gains, climate benefits, and social impact simultaneously.

Lombardy, Italy
The Lombardy Region launched an experimental feeding station to protect vulnerable scavenger birds and restore ecological balance. Led by the Lombardy Foundation for the Environment, with the cooperation of institutions and organizations of the Lombardy region, the initiative establishes a secure and reliable food source for vulnerable scavenger birds, strengthening biodiversity resilience, and species survival. In doing so, it translates the ambitions of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework into concrete, measurable action on the ground in Italy.