Protect 30% of planet by 2030: UN Nature rescue planLast year, the first UN "state of Nature" report in two decades found that one millions species of plants and animals face extinction. Up to now, UN targets to safeguard or restore ecosystems have failed for lack of political backing, implementation and enforcement. The so-called "zero draft" report calls for carving out at least 30 percent of land and sea areas, with at least 10 percent under strict protection, to conserve biodiversity hot spots. Brian O’Donnell, head of Campaign for Nature, approved of the 30 percent target but wondered what was to become of the rest if only 10 percent falls "under strict management." The spread of invasive species, and pollution from pesticides and plastic, should be reduced by 50 percent by 2030, the proposal suggests.

Source: Bangkok Post January 13, 2020 22:18 UTC