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  1. Eric Dinerstein et al argue for "A “Global Safety Net” to reverse biodiversity loss and stabilize Earth’s climate."

    "Global strategies to halt the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change are often formulated separately, even though they are interdependent and risk failure if pursued in isolation. The Global Safety Net maps how expanded nature conservation addresses both overarching threats."
    science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv

    In a nutshell:
    Provide connectivity: wildlife and climate corridors.
    Stop deforestation.
    Involve and respect Indigenous knowledge.

    The Global Safety Net
    The first global-scale analysis of land areas requiring protection to solve the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, upholding and strengthening Indigenous land rights.The Global Safety Net is the first comprehensive global-scale analysis of terrestrial areas essential for biodiversity and climate resilience, totaling 50.4% of the Earth's land.
    globalsafetynet.app/
    #biodiversity #wildlife #habitat #connectivity #ecology #ClimateEmergency #IndigenousKnowledge #nature #conservation #restoration #restore #ProtectingHeritage #StopLogging #NativeForests #TheGreatKoalaGhetto