Life on land

Nearly a third of the globe is covered by forests, which are home to 80 per cent of all land species of animals, plants, and insects. Forests and agricultural systems sustain our air, water, and food, but extreme deforestation and land degradation are threatening vital biodiversity and the billions of people who depend on the land for their livelihoods.

UNU research analyses the intersections of ecosystem change and resource use to find sustainable human-environment solutions that can preserve biological and biocultural diversity as well as safeguard traditional agricultural systems and rural livelihoods.

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Announcement

Applications Open for UNU Global Seminar 2023

Application are open until 5 July 2023 for the 39th UNU Global Seminar.

23 Jun 2023

News

Biodiversity Day Symposium Promotes Collaborative Action for Living in Harmony with Nature

UNU-IAS co-organised a symposium to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity.

24 May 2023

Media Coverage

Biodiversity Day Event Receives Coverage in Hokuriku Chunichi Shimbun

An article in the Hokuriku Chunichi Shimbun featured a UNU-IAS event celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity.

23 May 2023

Media Coverage

BBC Travel Features UNU-IAS Expert Comments on Satoyama Landscapes

On 20 May 2023, BBC Travel published an article featuring UNU-IAS expert's comments on the concept of satoyama.

20 May 2023

Event

Biodiversity Day: Ride & Celebrate

This special event in Kanazawa City, Japan, will celebrate the biological and cultural diversity of traditional Japanese gardens.

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Symposium

International Day for Biological Diversity 2023

A symposium to raise awareness and deepen understanding of biodiversity issues.

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