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title: "Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework — Definition"
description: "The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is a 2022 agreement with 4 goals and 23 targets to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is the 2022 international agreement under the Convention on Biological Diversity setting four goals and 23 targets to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
- What is the '30x30' target under the KMGBF?
- How does the KMGBF differ from the Aichi Biodiversity Targets?
- What finance commitments does the KMGBF contain?
- What was decided on Digital Sequence Information at COP16?

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