With a newly elected government, we have an opportunity to get off on the right foot and take meaningful steps to protect the nature and wildlife that make this province special. As world leaders gather in Colombia at the UN Biodiversity Summit, COP16, to address the global biodiversity crisis, I want to see the action leaders promised here at home in B.C.
In B.C., we’re facing escalating climate change and habitat loss—more than 1,900 species and ecosystems are now at risk of extinction. Protecting the lands, waters and wildlife that make our home so special has never been more urgent. Healthy ecosystems are essential for the well-being of wildlife, our communities, our economy, and our future.
By prioritizing biodiversity, the government can demonstrate its commitment to a future where both people and nature thrive. This approach will help create a healthier B.C. for everyone.
This government was elected on a platform that included moving B.C. closer to protecting 30 per cent of B.C. by 2030 and a made-in-B.C. strategy to defend B.C. biodiversity. I urge readers to join me in calling on the B.C. government to follow through on its commitment and work with First Nations to protect biodiversity across B.C. We need to see action on conservation and climate change as a key part of their work to bolster community resilience.
