1M acres of U.S. coastal wetlands closer to protection from future loss

 

Environment Update This Plan Would Protect 1M Acres of U.S. Coastal Wetlands The plan involves military, governments, and communities, all working together to safeguard the future of Southeast salt marshes. Now, after a year of hard work among officials and local stakeholders, it's starting to take shape. WHAT'S AT STAKE Ocean, People, Planet: Communities Key to Conservation About 680 million people live in low-lying coastal zones worldwide, and that number’s expected to increase to 1 billion by 2050. Our recent podcast highlights how communities are working with partners to preserve biodiversity—and livelihoods. LISTEN 4 States Lead on U.S. Rivers Protections Healthy, free-flowing rivers are vital resources in the U.S., but many are now blocked by dams or threatened by pollution, development, and climate change. This National Rivers Month, see how four states are leading. LESSONS LEARNED 'Our Fate Is Tied Closely to The Ocean' Ambassador Mathu Joyini, the first woman to serve as South Africa’s ambassador and permanent representative to the U.N., discusses how a new high seas treaty could protect biodiversity in the region. Q&A IN THE MEDIA The World Can't Keep Fishing Like This THE NEW YORK TIMES Ministers Gather for High-Stakes WTO Meet AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE 901 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20004-2008 Copyright © 2022 The Pew Charitable Trusts. All Rights Reserved.