T H E N E W D E A L F O R N AT U R E A N D P E O P L E THE POWER OF AN AMBITIOUS VISION & CLEAR TARGETS hinking on the climate crisis has become crystal clear - that in order to halt climate change from getting dangerously worse we will need to halve CO2 equivalent emissions by 2030 and become a carbon neutral society by mid-century. This clarity and measurability has been key in triggering the beginning of the energy transition we are witnessing today. Such a clear and recognized vision for nature is not yet there. This is the first pillar of the New Deal. We must rally the world's decision-makers and influencers in governments, business and society to embrace an ambitious science-based vision and apex goal, complemented with a narrative that explains why we need to achieve it. We believe world leaders must commit to halt the catastrophic loss of biodiversity and put nature on a path to recovery by 2030, and to do this through three key targets: 1. ZERO loss of natural habitats More and better protection, sustainable management and restoration 2. ZERO extinction of species Stop unsustainable wildlife exploitation and trade 3. HALVE footprint of production & consumption Transition to sustainable practices across a number of sectors such as energy, agriculture, fishing, infrastructure, extractives and forestry, together with the financial flows to support this transition WWF-INT Annual Review 2019 page 14