30x30

30x30 is a global commitment to protect 30% of the world’s land and ocean by the year 2030. The goal is to halt biodiversity loss, address climate change, and secure a healthy, sustainable future for people and nature. Canada, BC, and First Nations governments have all signed on to this commitment.

Scientists estimate that protecting at least 30% of land and oceans is the minimum needed to avoid mass species extinction. Economists have found that the benefits of protection outweigh the costs by at least 5 to 1, making it both an environmental and economic imperative.

BC is one of the most biodiverse regions in North America. It’s home to 70% of Canada’s native mammal and bird species, 143 mammal species including grizzly bears and caribou, and half of the world’s mountain goat population. It also shelters a quarter of the planet’s rare temperate rainforests. Protecting BC is critical to protecting global biodiversity.

The BC Conservation Fund, launched in 2024, was created to support the long-term conservation of priority areas across BC. With $150 million committed by the Province of BC and a matching goal of $150 million from the BC Parks Foundation, the Fund invests in inspired people, impactful projects, and First Nations leadership in conservation and stewardship.

The Fund recognizes and promotes First Nations leadership and governance in conservation. It provides resources for community visioning, supports readiness and internal mandates, and fosters shared stewardship between Nations, their communities, and partners.

Everyone has a role to play in reaching 30x30. You can donate to the BC Conservation Fund, spread the word with your friends and family, subscribe for updates, or shop our store where every purchase supports conservation. Together, we can create an enduring legacy for BC’s lands, waters, and wildlife.