BBC Inside Science examines the global effort to protect at least 30% of the world’s land and oceans by 2030, a target that appears increasingly difficult to meet with less than three years remaining. Ahead of the 31st Conference of the Parties, COP17—the 17th session of the Convention on Biological Diversity—will bring countries together to assess progress, remaining obstacles and the action still needed.
Protecting 30% of the planet
Conservation Campaign Director Brian O’Donnell reflects on the successes achieved so far, the challenges facing conservation efforts and what more must be done to reach the global 30% conservation target.
The scientist who identified carbon dioxide’s heat-trapping properties
Milium Oduile tells the story of the overlooked scientist who first discovered the heat-trapping properties of carbon dioxide.
The week’s science news
Mathematician Kit Yates joins presenter Tom Whipple to discuss the latest science news that may have been missed this week.
BBC Inside Science is produced in partnership with the Open University.
Credits
Presenter: Tom Whipple
Producers: Harrison Lewis, Alex Mansfield, Katie Tomsett and Tabitha Taylor Buck
Editor: Martin Smith
Production coordinators: Jana Bennett Holdsworth and Elliott Prince
Source: www.bbc.co.uk