Existing law declares it to be the policy of the state that the protection and management of natural and working lands, as defined, is an important strategy in meeting the state's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, and requires all state agencies, departments, boards, and commissions to consider this policy when revising, adopting, or establishing policies, regulations, expenditures, or grant criteria relating to the protection and management of natural and working lands.
This bill would declare it to be the goals of the state by 2030 to protect at least 30% of land areas and waters within the state; to protect at least 30% of the ocean waters off the coast of the state; and to support regional, national, and international efforts to protect at least 30% of the world's land areas and waters and 30% of the world's ocean. The bill would require these goals to be accomplished through an effort that includes specified objectives.