Celebrate California Biodiversity Week with a special update on our progress over the last year toward 30x30, California’s landmark commitment to conserve 30 percent of our lands and coastal waters in California by 2030. As global climate change and biodiversity loss accelerate, new innovative strategies to protect nature are more critical than ever. California is rising to the challenge, setting the standard with groundbreaking solutions through new partnerships and multi-benefit approaches. We’ll share the latest news and milestones and introduce leaders from key sectors that are driving transformational conservation outcomes.

What: Secretary Speaker Series - Our Progress on 30x30: Creative Conservation

Across California that is Leading a Global Movement

When: Monday, September 9, 2024, from noon to 1 p.m.

How: Register to join here.

Moderator: Wade Crowfoot, Secretary, California Natural Resources Agency

Panelists:

• Meghen Hertel, Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity, California Natural Resources Agency
• Rudy Ortega, Tribal President, Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
• Laurie Wayburn, President and Co-Founder, Pacific Forest Trust
• Nancy Wahl-Scheurich, Executive Director, California Association of Resource Conservation Districts
• Margaret Park-Robinson, Chief Planning Officer, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
• Sarah Newkirk, Executive Director, Land Trust of Santa Cruz County