Scientists say the world has the next decade or so to avoid the most dire environmental scenarios, so we must invest in land restoration, two environmental advocates say.
Julie Rentner and Manuel Oliva
2021 presents opportunities for decisive and positive action, including the launch of the United Nationsâ Decade on Ecosystem Restoration which reinforces the importance of healing degraded ecosystems around the world before itâs too late. It gives us great hope to know that California is committed to leadership through investment and sharing lessons learned from decades of experience.
Our diverse ecosystems, abundant natural resources and a mild climate have helped attract millions of residents and developed Californiaâs world-class economy. Sadly, our approach to economic progress has imperiled our unique wetlands, grasslands, rivers and mountain meadows â natural assets directly responsible for purifying and storing our drinking water, sequestering carbon, providing recreational opportunities, supporting diverse wildlife habitat and so much more.