As countries move forward with implementing the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, questions are increasingly emerging around how spatial management measures across environmental and productive sectors—such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture — should be reflected in national reporting. In particular, there is growing discussion on whether these measures should be reported under Target 10, which focuses on sustainable use and biodiversity friendly practices, or whether some may also contribute to Target 3, as protected areas or other effective area based conservation measures (OECMs). This distinction remains an area of differing interpretations, with important implications for transparency, consistency and the integrity of reporting under the Framework.

This side event aims to surface areas where further clarity, shared understanding and guidance may be needed and create space for dialogue among Parties, observers and experts. It will explore how different types of sectoral spatial measures are currently being implemented and reported and highlight emerging challenges in distinguishing between Targets 3 and 10 in a way that is transparent, credible and aligned with the intent of both targets. The event will prompt reflection on key considerations—such as in-situ conservation, long term outcomes, policy coherence, governance and monitoring—that appear central to ongoing discussions. The objective is to help advance development of practical guidance and discussions within CBD processes on how Targets 3 and 10 can be applied in a complementary and coherent manner to halt and reverse biodiversity loss and put nature on a path to recovery for the benefit of people and planet.

an be applied in a complementary and coherent manner to halt and reverse biodiversity loss and put nature on a path to recovery for the benefit of people and planet.