The Biden Administration committed to the 30 by 30 effort at a national level–where 30% of lands and coastal waters are protected by 2030. Right now, just 12% of lands are considered permanently protected. The article below covers five topics: how “conserved” is defined, ensuring indigenous rights are at the forefront, the role of farms/working lands, increasing access to disadvantaged communities, and how this effort will generate jobs.

View the Vox article.