When science meets politics – The case of young adults and the Predator Free 2050 goal

In mid-2016, the Predator Free 2050 goal (PF2050) was announced, outlining the plan to remove possums, rats and stoats from New Zealand by 2050. This ambitious aim has been described as the New Zealand equivalent of the Apollo mission. Introduced mammals are one of the largest threats to New Zealand’s biodiversity due to the extensive damage they do to the environment.