A new conservation deal adopted at the United Nations summit in Montreal puts the world on a strong track to halt the rapid decline in nature — but only if wealthy nations deliver enough funding and all countries prioritize conservation.
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“This is equivalent to the 1.5 degrees Celsius global goal for climate,” said Marco Lambertini, director-general of World Wildlife Fund International. “What really matters is how these goals and targets are translated into national plans,” said Nick Isaac, a macroecologist at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
Scientists and conservation groups have urged countries to protect species-rich land and sea areas. The trouble is, these are the same areas that most people prefer to live and work — with temperate weather and plenty of water and greenery available.
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