To save biodiversity, MEPs call for binding targets at global and EU level

• At least 10 % of the EU’s long-term budget should boost biodiversity
• 30 % of EU territory should be natural areas
• Binding reduction targets for pesticide use needed in the EU

“For Parliament, the crucial points will be defining European and global objectives for biodiversity that should include better protection of natural ecosystems, reducing pesticide use in Europe and making the agriculture and the fishing sector sustainable. 2020 will be a key year for biodiversity with the IUCN in June in Marseille and the COP15 in October in China.”, said Pascal Canfin (RE, FR), Chair of the Environment Committee.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20200109IPR69908/to-save-biodiversity-meps-call-for-binding-targets-at-global-and-eu-level