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Find out how to listen to other BBC stations It's the time of year when nations come together to try and agree on a plan to futureproof the planet.♪

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But in the lead up to the Conference of the Parties 31, another meeting takes place – a smaller gathering, but one some would argue is just as important.♪ COP17, the 17th meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity, brings nations together to assess progress towards the global commitment to protect at least 30% of the world's land and seas by 2030.♪ Yet, with less than three years left to meet this ambitious target, the world appears to be falling short.♪ Brian O'Donnell, Director of Campaign for Nature, reflects on the successes so far, the challenges that remain, and what more needs to be done to meet the global 30% protection target.♪ Mirium O'Duill uncovers the story of the overlooked scientist who first discovered carbon dioxide's heat trapping properties.♪ And mathematician Kit Yates joins Tom to share the latest science news you may have missed this week.♪ BBC Inside Science is produced in partnership with The Open University.♪ Presenter: Tom Whipple Producers: Harrison Lewis, Alex Mansfield, Katie Tomsett, Tabitha Taylor Buck Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinators: Jana Bennett-Holesworth and Elliott Prince♪

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