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protect 30% of land and oceans by 2030, to restore 30% of ecosystems by 2030, and cut the

risks associated with the use of pesticides by half. Calls on the Member States to do everything

to rapidly achieve these objectives.

18. Notes that biodiversity is suffering with human economic activity due to the release of

nutrients, chemical pesticides, pharmaceuticals, hazardous chemicals, and urban and industrial

wastewater, and member states must update and enforce their current legislation to protect

biodiversity in the most appropriate way. Underlines the importance of capacity-building and

invites member states to share best practices, knowledge and tools for biodiversity

preservation. Welcomes the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at the

UN Biodiversity Conference (GBF COP15).

19. Calls on parliaments and member states to be ambitious regarding environmental and

climate legislation and policies, improving transparency practices and engaging with civil

society, allowing participation in decision-making processes regarding projects, plans and

programmes affecting and related to the environment. Calls on all countries of the

Mediterranean region to ratify the Aarhus Convention.

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