As of the most recent data from 2025, approximately 17.54% of the Earth's land and inland water areas are currently protected or conserved. This percentage reflects the portion of the Earth's land surface under designated protection to help preserve biodiversity and natural habitats. There is an ongoing global target to increase this figure to 30% by 2030, known as the "30 by 30" initiative, aimed at further conserving the planet's ecosystems and species.
