The key highlights of this month’s issue include: Linking ACP MEAs 3 programme with Buenos Aires plan of action; Protecting nature to save lives; Pacific judges trained on environmental and climate law; Addressing gaps in the draft post-2020 global biodiversity framework; Importance of protected areas in biodiversity conservation; Transforming biodiversity governance; Boosting SIDS’ efforts in managing hazardous chemicals and waste; Role of Asian and Pacific countries in achieving healthy planet; National commitment to marine plastic pollution reduction; Managing marine litter in the Abidjan convention region; Youth and the environment in the ACP region; New training course on SDG 14 and ocean governance.