With less than three years remaining to meet the global commitment to protect at least 30% of the world’s land and oceans by 2030, countries are preparing for COP17, the 17th session of the Convention on Biological Diversity. This episode of BBC Inside Science examines progress toward that goal, the challenges still ahead, and the overlooked scientist who first discovered the heat-trapping properties of carbon dioxide.
Protecting 30% of the planet
Countries will come together at COP31 to discuss plans for protecting the future of the planet. Before that larger meeting, COP17 will bring nations together to assess progress toward the global 30% conservation target.
It is an ambitious commitment, but the world appears to be falling short with less than three years left to reach it. Conservation Campaign Director Brian O’Donnell reflects on what has been achieved so far, the obstacles that remain, and what more needs to be done.
The science of carbon dioxide
Milium Oduile tells the story of the overlooked scientist who first discovered the heat-trapping properties of carbon dioxide.
Mathematician Kit Yates also joins presenter Tom Whipple to discuss the latest science news that may have been missed during the 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
