Australia Skips Fossil Fuel Data in Biodiversity Report

0:00It's March 15th, here's your Sydney news in two minutes. Australia's first progress report on the global biodiversity framework left out key data on its fossil fuel subsidies, despite the international, agreement calling for countries to identify and cut funding that harms nature. The framework aims to reduce $700 billion in global harmful support by 2030. Estimates from the organization for economic cooperation and development put Australia's annual fossil fuel aid at $8 billion, though some. Experts say it could reach $14 billion. The government dismissed the OECD figures as inaccurate and decided not to report any data for fossil fuels, while noting $242. $1 million in support for agriculture and fishing that might damage biodiversity. Australia focused on 17 of the frameworks 23 targets, skipping target 18 on reforming harmful incentives, conservation groups and scientists criticized the omission as unacceptable, especially for a mega-diverse nation like Australia.

1:02They argue the report hides the need for more urgent action on reforms and funding to hit 2030 goals, like restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems. Meanwhile, Australia is not alone. Many wealthy countries, including Canada and New Zealand, also skip fossil fuel data in their reports, while the European Union did include theirs. The government says it is on track for no new extinctions and has invested billions in protection, but admits challenges like data gaps for species and lagging restoration efforts, officials plan an implementation strategy next year to boost progress. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-o-l-i-soli-pilo.com