Description of Impact(s) (English Only) In response to the IPBES Global Assessment and the findings it highlighted about the state of biodiversity around the world, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a number of measures to protect biodiversity in French territories. Macron announced plans to protect 30% of marine and terrestrial land in France and French territories to protect species. Macron also committed to building a scientific base in l’île Glorieuse and developing sustainable economic activities in its territories.