This resolution states that Congress should support protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of U.S. land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems. It also encourages diplomatic efforts to pursue this goal worldwide, with early and ongoing stakeholder consultation to support just impacts and transitions. The resolution is an expression of the House’s view, not a specific conservation program.
The resolution does not set individual requirements. It encourages Congress to support conservation and to consult stakeholders about impacts and transitions.
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The resolution cites biodiversity loss, climate change, and benefits such as cleaner water, reduced air pollution, and access to nature as reasons to conserve ecosystems. It also notes that local communities, Indigenous peoples, public-private partnerships, and international cooperation can contribute to conservation efforts.
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