Fifty-plus states commit to protecting 30% of Earth
ONE PLANET SUMMIT:
An intergovernmental group said that early commitments are key to preventing mass extinctions and ensuring clean air and water
The Guardian
A coalition of more than 50 countries has committed to protect almost one-third of the planet by 2030 to halt the destruction of the natural world and slow extinctions of wildlife.
The High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People, which includes the UK and countries from six continents, made the pledge to protect at least 30 percent of the planet’s land and oceans before the One Planet Summit in Paris opened on Monday, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.