The Protected Planet Report 2018 provides an update of progress towards Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 at the global scale. With two years to go until 2020, the Protected Planet Report 2018 confirms that significant progress has been made to accelerate protection of biodiversity on land and in the ocean. The report further outlines the significance of this progress, as the conservation of biodiversity in protected and conserved areas provides the foundation for achieving the whole suite of Sustainable Development Goals. In the lead up to 2020, the review date of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, this report signals clear priorities for further action and highlights important opportunities to consolidate efforts towards achieving significant progress towards Aichi Target 11 and the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020.