World leaders urged to 'course correct' as UN nature goals fall short

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Nations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's U.N. biodiversity summit, with governments falling short on their commitments to protect the plants, animals and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:08:56 UTC.

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