Biden Administration Launches “America the Beautiful” Campaign to Protect Nature
Government Will Prioritize Community-Driven Efforts
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, and the Council on Environmental Quality, today recommended a ten-year “America the Beautiful Campaign” in a report to the National Climate Task Force on how the Biden-Harris Administration should implement 30x30 – the national goal to conserve at least 30% of U.S. lands, freshwater, and ocean areas by 2030. The report details how the Administration can engage stakeholders throughout the country to identify locally driven, science-based solutions that help achieve its conservation goals.
Following is a quote from Mitch Bernard, President and Chief Counsel at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council).
“President Biden’s 30x30 executive order stands as a bold move to address the biodiversity and climate crises. Today’s report underscores the need for this national conservation goal, sets principles of engagement, and outlines a baseline for us to build from. This is a critical opportunity for Americans to come together to build a new, more inclusive model of conservation to save nature, and ultimately ourselves.”
Background
On January 27th, President Biden issued an Executive Order to tackle the climate crisis domestically and abroad. In it, he boldly established 30x30 to help reverse the negative impacts of climate change and biodiversity decline by protecting more natural areas. Upon his announcement, President Biden directed his Administration to create a report that outlines how 30x30 will create opportunities for communities across the country to help the nation achieve its conservation goals.
More Information On 30x30
- Biden Administration Lays Out 30x30 Vision to Conserve Nature
- Roadmap to 30x30: A Path Toward Durable Ocean Conservation
- Biden’s Historic Action on 30x30
- Strong Support Exists for a Bold 30x30 Vision
- 30x30: NRDC’s Commitment to Protect Nature and Life on Earth
- Executive Order on Tacking the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad
NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 3 million members and online activists. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. NRDC has offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Bozeman, MT, and Beijing. Visit us at www.nrdc.org and follow us on Twitter @NRDC.