PROTECTING 30 per cent of the world’s land and ocean habitats by 2030 (30×30) will help threatened species recover and survive. It will not only preserve vital ecosystems but also keep massive amounts of carbon out of the atmosphere and help future generations to survive and flourish.
According to non-profit environmental watchdog, SkyTruth – wildlife population has decreased by nearly 70 per cent since 1970, with up to more than 44,000 species threatened with extinctions. Furthermore, habitat loss is the main driver of the ongoing extinction crisis and according to figures, only 9.9 per cent of the world’s ocean and 17.6 per cent of its land area are protected.
Original Article: Fiji - Committed to 30 x 30 initiative
