Brian O'Donnell
Brian O'Donnell is the director of the Campaign for Nature, an organization focused on advocating for the protection of natural ecosystems and biodiversity. He has been vocal about the urgent need for governments to meet international biodiversity targets, particularly the global commitment to protect 30% of land and sea by the end of the decade. O'Donnell emphasizes that failing to achieve these targets could lead to widespread species extinctions and disrupt essential ecosystem services.
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O'Donnell highlighted the political will needed for ocean conservation funding.
Dirigentes mundiales abordan las amenazas sobre los océanos
Dominican Republic· 2025-06-09
O'Donnell highlighted the need for political will to secure funding for ocean conservation.
Dirigentes mundiales se reúnen en Niza para abordar las amenazas sobre los océanos | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-06-08Brian O’Donnell reminisces about the drive-in experience.
Major parties have no solution to the housing crisis
Australia· 2025-04-15
O’Donnell has posted eight times on his public LinkedIn page detailing why he cannot vote for Chaney.
Kate Chaney accuses Seven West Media of smear campaignAustralia· 2025-04-03
O'Donnell expresses disappointment over the budget's small tax cuts and high deficits.
Modern Labor is losing the battle of ideasAustralia· 2025-03-26
Brian O’Donnell from Campaign for Nature highlighted the inspiring agreement among countries during turbulent times.
Los países acuerdan una hoja de ruta para la financiación de la protección de la biodiversidad | Clima y Medio Ambiente
Spain· 2025-03-01
Brian O’Donnell, director of the environmental group Campaign for Nature, says the question of how to mobilise resources needs to be resolved.
Crucial UN nature talks are about to reopen in Rome – but will enough countries turn up? | Global development
United Kingdom· 2025-02-25
Brian O'Donnell, director of the Campaign for Nature, said it was clear that countries were not on track to meet the global 30% commitment.
More than half of countries are ignoring biodiversity pledges – analysis | BiodiversityUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-24