At least 50 countries committed to protecting
30% of the planet, including land and sea,
over the next decade to halt species extinction
and address climate change issues, during a
global summit Monday aimed at protecting the
world’s biodiversity.
About 30 leaders, government officials
and heads of international organizations
participated in the One Planet Summit, which
was being held by videoconference because of
the coronavirus pandemic. Top U.S. officials were
notably absent, as were the leaders of Russia,
India and Brazil.