News published: 17 November 2025

To align with the biodiversity thematic days at this year’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP30), the Global Partnership for Plant Conservation (GPPC) has released a new policy brief.

The brief explores why plants must be at the forefront of discussions on climate adaptation, mitigation, and nature-based solutions. It highlights how the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) can serve as a roadmap for actions that both safeguard plant biodiversity and deliver climate-positive impacts. Several GSPC actions relevant to climate change can be explored further in the GSPC 2020–2030 Summary Document.

The GPPC aims to raise awareness of the critical role of plant conservation and plant-based habitat restoration in addressing climate change. The brief showcases examples from GPPC members who are working to protect plant species and habitats from a changing climate, as well as conducting research to identify the most effective ways plants can support climate adaptation and mitigation.

This brief highlights only a small selection of actions undertaken by gardens and conservation NGOs, and we know that many more activities are happening across our network. Next year, we hope to feature additional examples of these efforts. If you are taking action, please complete this short form to be included in our next GPPC climate update in 2026.

If you are interested in becoming a GPPC member or have questions about our climate-related work, email or visit our website to learn more.