3.2 Contribute to the conservation target that at least 30 per cent of coastal and marine areas,...

This target appears both in the K-M GBF, where it is an overall target, and in the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030. Belgium will contribute to the respective targets related to protected areas and will also use the process known as "the pledge" at the...

3.3 Maintain or enhance the integrity, connectivity and resilience of all ecosystems and contribute...

Designating and creating protected areas will not be enough to restore biodiversity, achieve a favourable conservation status across the country and maintain the provision of ecosystem services. Many areas are already degraded to varying degrees and...

3.4 Promote and prioritise nature-based solutions.

Nature-based solutions, as defined in the UNEA resolution "Nature-based solutions for sustainable development" (UNEP/EA.5/Res.5) and referred to in the EU Council conclusions of 24 October 2022, are actions to protect, conserve, restore, sustainably...