Protecting Half the Planet and Transforming Human Systems Are Complementary Goals

• Published in: Frontiers in conservation science Vol. 2
• Main Authors: Crist, Eileen, Kopnina, Helen, Cafaro, Philip, Gray, Joe, Ripple, William J., Safina, Carl, Davis, John, DellaSala, Dominick A., Noss, Reed F., Washington, Haydn, Rolston, Holmes, Taylor, Bron, Orlikowska, Ewa H., Heister, Anja, Lynn, William S., Piccolo, John J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 18.11.2021
• Subjects: climate change; degrowth; Ecology; Ekologi; Environmental Sciences; inclusive justice; mass extinction; Miljövetenskap; Nature Needs Half; rights of nature

The unfolding crises of mass extinction and climate change call for urgent action in response. To limit biodiversity losses and avert the worst effects of climate disruption, we must greatly expand nature protection while simultaneously downsizing and transforming human systems. The conservation ini...