Scaling Conservation in the Pacific: Balancing Large-Scale Marine Protection and Inshore Conservation Priorities.

The session will explore how countries can advance their 30x30 and national biodiversity commitments while strengthening coastal conservation programs that underpin food security, livelihoods, cultural heritage, and climate resilience across the Pacific. Particular emphasis will be placed on identifying practical pathways for integrating conservation actions across scales, from local communities to national seascapes and ensuring that conservation investments generate equitable and lasting benefits for people and nature.