US States cite IPBES in decision to sue Federal Government over changes to the Endangered Species Act

Type(s) of Impact(s) Generated (English Only) New/changed action/initiative

Scale of impact National

Region of Impact Americas

Country/Countries of Impact United States of America

State/Province Massachusetts and California

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Description of Impact(s) (English Only) Following news that the Trump administration plans to overhaul the Endangered Species Act, two US states announced plans to sue the government, citing findings of the Global Assessment. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra both referenced the finding that 1 million species are at risk of extinction.

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Relevant IPBES deliverable(s) Global assessment (1st work programme)

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Start date of 'Implementation' 2019-08-01

End date of 'Implementation' 2019-08-01

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