It is not really necessary to think about whether or not we need a better planet, we already know that we must act urgently and that we are behind in caring for creation, we have a lot to do and we have probably thought that our small actions will not make a difference. 

But, if we add our small actions to those of others, we can create a greater impact. In this article we tell you 5 reasons to join the thousands of people who have already signed the Healthy Planet, Healthy People petition.

1. It’s the perfect time

After COP 26 in November 2021, whose resolutions did not leave us very happy, we are about to experience COP 15 in China, on biodiversity. This global meeting will be critical for the preservation of species that are currently in danger of extinction, and it is essential to raise our voice to the leaders who will participate there.

2. We have an urgency to act

This global meeting is taking place in the context of a pandemic that has exacerbated poverty and has shown the serious inequality in the world and being aware that poverty and inequality are also a consequence of the climate crisis, we need to act urgently to find sustainable solutions, for ourselves, for others and for future generations. 

3. Alleviating the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor 

The lack of awareness of the importance of biodiversity and it is interconnectedness with the climate crisis our earth is experiencing is an obstacle to truly making a change. However, this interconnected crisis is affecting even more negatively our poorest brothers and sisters on the planet, who are least responsible for causing it and who suffer the worst consequences. Both the earth and the poor need us to hear their cry and respond to it. 

4. Being part of a powerful union 

When mass public pressure can be brought to bear, it can ensure that world leaders are not biased by groups that care about profit rather than people and the planet. 

The most powerful way that individuals and institutions can encourage world leaders to act for climate and ecological justice is to gather signatures for the Biodiversity Healthy planet, Healthy People petition, to give the Earth a voice and Fall in love with creation. 

5. Contributing to the world with a better future 

Acting now is essential for human and planetary health and survival, which is why we must ask leaders at world summits and our governments to take a number of relevant actions.

This petition calls for that climate change, which is human-induced, and biodiversity, are part of the same crisis and urgently change commitments to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, integrating a new global conservation target of 50%, as well as reforms to the financial system and guarantee the rights of indigenous peoples, among others.