Nature and Biodiversity | Recommendation
The interdependency of biodiversity and climate change must be recognised through holistic policies which tackle the dual crises in tandem. Biodiversity on land and in our oceans must be conserved and protected from our most polluting activities. G7 members must:
1.2 Implement regenerative agricultural practices to protect biodiversity by committing to: (1) banning agricultural chemical inputs proven to be harmful to the health of organisms and the environment by 2030, (2) supporting seed sovereignty and (3) restoring agricultural land damaged by crises. Additionally, promote sustainable diets, including the drastic reduction of meat consumption and the implementation of ambitious animal welfare standards for livestock farming. 1.3 Take the lead on achieving no pollution by 2050 by implementing ambitious regulations and the polluter pays principle, restoring ecosystems, and adopting sustainable practice, ensuring compliance of corporations. Develop and implement wastewater and stormwater management systems alongside local stakeholders. Adopt a One Ocean governance framework to address contamination from military activities, stop deep sea mining, sustainably manage fisheries, and enforce marine no-take zones.
1.1 Create an ambitious global standard to define protected areas and classify 30 % of global and national land and marine areas respectively as protected areas by 2030, focusing on ecologically important and sensitive areas. Enhance protection through a ratcheting up mechanism and monitoring, reporting, and reviewing of these areas. Prioritise inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous peoples and local communities in decision- making, co-creation and implementation of these areas through funding and legal protection.
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