Australia signs global nature pledge committing to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has said Australia is committed to taking action on the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. Photograph: blickwinkel/Alamy

The Australian government has signed a global pledge endorsed by more than 90 countries committing them to reversing biodiversity loss by 2030.

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced Australia had joined the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature at an event taking place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.