Four leading environmental organizations in New Brunswick have reached out to party leaders with a survey aimed at uncovering their strategies for promoting conservation if they are elected.
They are the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) New Brunswick Chapter, the Conservation Council of New Brunswick, Nature NB and the Nature Trust of New Brunswick.
The survey asked party leaders if they would be willing to uphold the federal promise to protect 30 per cent of lands and oceans by 2030.
Additionally, it sought their views on modernizing the Crown Lands and Forests Act along with other outdated environmental policies, and whether they would back the establishment of new Indigenous-led protected and conserved areas.
Roberta Clowater, the executive director of the CPAWS NB Chapter, stated voting for nature has a positive effect on the other issues that are troubling voters.
“Increasing protections for land and oceans in New Brunswick is good for everyone. New tourism and recreation opportunities can boost economic activity, and nature-based solutions can help us become more resilient in the face of extreme weather caused by climate change, and increased green space allows people to improve their mental and physical health,” added Clowater.
Up to this point, three leaders from different parties have weighed in: David Coon of the Green Party, Susan Holt from the New Brunswick Liberals and Alex White of the New Brunswick NDP.
