How do we go from protecting eight percent of marine areas to 30 percent in less than 10 years? Scientists have said the meeting is crucial for setting up a framework to reach the agreed target at COP15 of protecting 30 percent of the planet's lands and oceans by 2030. Especially since protecting and managing our oceans more sustainably will make them more resistant to climate change. How do we go from protecting eight percent of marine areas to 30 percent in less than 10 years? Scientists have said the meeting is crucial for setting up a framework to reach the agreed target at COP15 of protecting 30 percent of the planet's lands and oceans by 2030.