" The agreement sets a clear Global Goal for Nature of halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 and a plan to deliver it. It provides a signal of hope to young people, and sets a clear direction for governments, business, investors, organized civil society and consumers to do their part and to be held accountable as part of a new effort involving the whole society. Now is the time to make history, to make these commitments a reality this decade. We must see their immediate implementation, no excuses, no delays − nature and all of us who rely on it for our livelihoods, economies and well-being have waited long enough; it's time for nature to thrive again. " MARCO LAMBERTINI DIRECTOR GENERAL, WWF INTERNATIONAL (2014-2022) WWF INTERNATIONAL 2022