The inquiry comes after Wales failed to meet the 2010 biodiversity target set as part of the UK government's commitment to the Earth Summit.

BBC: Sustainability committee

Marine areas are to receive special attention by governments as part of renewed efforts to meet the Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 of ensuring that 10% of marine areas are protected by 2020.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences

The purpose of inquiry is to establish why Wales, along with every other country, failed to meet the 2010 biodiversity target set as part of the UK government's commitment to the United Nations' Earth Summit.

BBC: Sustainability committee