Protecting half of the planet could directly affect over one billion people

Judith Schleicher (), Julie G. Zaehringer, Constance Fastré, Bhaskar Vira, Piero Visconti and Chris Sandbrook
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Judith Schleicher: University of Cambridge
Julie G. Zaehringer: University of Cambridge
Constance Fastré: Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London
Bhaskar Vira: University of Cambridge
Piero Visconti: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
Chris Sandbrook: University of Cambridge

Nature Sustainability, 2019, vol. 2, issue 12, 1094-1096

Abstract: Abstract In light of continuing global biodiversity loss, one ambitious proposal has gained considerable traction amongst conservationists: the goal to protect half the Earth. Our analysis suggests that at least one billion people live in places that would be protected if the Half Earth proposal were implemented within all ecoregions. Taking into account the social and economic impacts of such proposals is central to addressing social and environmental justice concerns, and assessing their acceptability and feasibility.

Date: 2019
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