The Sierra Club has launched a bold new visionary conservation agenda with partner organizations.
The 30 x 30 Conservation Agenda calls on our nation to preserve 30% of the land and water mass of our nation by 2030.
That’s to ensure we can meet the challenge of climate change and provide space for wildlife and communities to thrive.
Flourishing natural areas and parks are indispensable to people’s health, prosperity, cultural traditions, and enjoyment. They also play a critical role in combating the climate and extinction crises.
Unfortunately, one million acres of nature are being lost to development in the US each year. One million species are at risk of extinction worldwide. In the last 40 years, wildlife populations have declined by 60 percent because of habitat loss, climate change, and other environmental factors.
Key components include:
• Conserve and restore large, intact landscapes and wildlife corridors.
• Implement land conservation strategies that contribute to climate solutions.
• Support the conservation and stewardship vision and priorities of Tribal Nations.
• Conserve more open lands and parks near communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities.
Yes, it's bold, yes there is opposition but for the moment we are urging members of congress to rally around House Resolution 835 to show congressional support for the 30 x 30 agenda. Check out the details of the campaign here: https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/default/files/program/documents/2218%2003%2030x30ConservationES_FactSheet_10_web.pdf