Take our Pledge for Nature this Election!

Take our Pledge for Nature this Election!

WRITTEN BY ASH NOBLE, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

When New Brunswickers head to the polls for the Oct. 21 provincial election, we know you’ll have many issues at the top of your mind, like the high cost of living, healthcare, and education, to name a few. 

 At the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, we’re asking you to make room for one more: we’re asking you to vote for nature. 

We also want to help you make a pledge for nature this election to encourage your friends and family to keep the environment in mind when they head to the polls!  

Why? Because a vote for nature is a vote for: 

  • AFFORDABILITY – Beyond the high intrinsic value of nature, natural spaces in and around our communities provide low- to no-cost outdoor activities, drive tourism and recreation industries, and provide valuable nature-based solutions which help us save money on everything from the impact of extreme weather disasters to food production and supply problems exacerbated or caused by climate change, and more. 

  • WILDLIFE AND HABITAT – We’re urging candidates to commit to: protecting 30 per cent of land and ocean in NB by 2030; updating and implementing new environmental protection legislation, and creating new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas. 

  • HEALTH – Access to natural spaces is key to both the physical and mental health of individuals and of our communities as a whole. Increasing protected areas provides more space for people to get outside. 

  • EDUCATION – Providing access to nature for children is a key element in providing New Brunswick youth with a well-rounded education. Through outdoor learning and nature-based play, having natural spaces available in both urban and rural areas creates even more opportunities for young people to explore their interests. 

Show your dedication by taking our pledge below to keep nature in mind when you cast your ballot on October 21, 2024. 

And click here to read our blog detailing what questions you can ask candidates at your door or campaigning online to better inform your decision. 

TAKE OUR PLEDGE TO VOTE FOR NATURE THIS ELECTION!

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