Spurred by the Global Assessment, the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 was introduced into Both Houses of the US Congress

Description of Impact(s) (English Only) Following the launch of the IPBES Global Assessment, the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 was introduced into both houses of the United States Congress. This bi-partisan legislation seeks to benefit wildlife that travel beyond park boundaries and would restore habitat. Policymakers referenced the Global Assessment as evidence of the urgency of biodiversity loss as well as the importance of preserving biodiversity.