Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide.

the Earth is facing an imminent crisis from the extinction of species and the decline of biodiversity; and

Congress should work to support protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encourage diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide, including early and often stakeholder consultation to ensure just impacts and transition.