WWF-New Zealand Reaction To Government's Climate Change Emergency Declaration
Wednesday, 2 December 2020, 2:36 pm Press Release: WWF
"We are pleased the Government has declared a climate
emergency. Admitting there's a problem is the first step.
However, taking action is when real, positive change will
come. Climate Change will soon impact every aspect of our
lives.
WWF's Living
Planet 2020 report shows that one-fifth of wild species
are at risk of extinction due to climate change and that is
with significant mitigation
efforts.
Biodiversity is essential to a healthy
planet and for a healthy human population, so we must do
everything we can to address this crisis.
Now,
we look forward to moving past declarations and working with
the Government to achieve positive action so people can live
in harmony with nature," says Dr Aroha Spinks, Kaihautū
Taiao / Environmental Science Director, WWF-New
Zealand
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