Governments, scientists and conservation groups are working to protect 30% of Earth’s land and water for nature by 2030. Scientists say that protecting 30% of Earth’s surface will help species and ecosystems recover from the stresses that are depleting them. It also will conserve valuable services that nature provides to humans, such as buffering coasts from storms and filtering drinking water. Protecting forests and grasslands can help slow climate change by promoting carbon storage in soil and plants.

Source: Protecting 30% of Earth’s surface for nature means thinking about connections near and far, The Conversation, by Veronica Frans and Jianguo “Jack” Liu, December 2, 2022