# BBC Inside Science

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bbc-inside-science-2/
- Published: 2026-10-29T17:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T02:06:19+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Science (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct978j?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Environment, Science, World

## Key points

- Nations assess progress towards protecting 30% of land and seas by 2030.
- The world appears to be falling short, with less than three years left.
- The programme also revisits an early discovery about carbon dioxide.

## Summary

COP17 brings nations together to assess progress towards protecting at least 30% of the world’s land and seas by 2030. With less than three years remaining and the world apparently falling short, the discussion examines what has been achieved and what more is needed to meet the target.

Campaign for Nature director Brian O’Donnell discusses the successes and challenges of the conservation commitment. The programme also explores the overlooked scientist who first identified carbon dioxide’s heat-trapping properties, and mathematician Kit Yates shares recent science news.

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