One expert says New Zealand is working to meet global expectations when it comes to sustainability targets.

World leaders will gather in Columbia tomorrow for the United Nations' biodiversity summit.

New Zealand is one of 80 percent of countries that hasn't submitted plans to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth joined The Country to explain how New Zealand is working to bring down greenhouse gases and contribute to sustainability efforts.

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