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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News

Video Showcases Innovative Education Projects for Biodiversity

A new UNU-IAS video highlights 135 education projects focused on biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration.

13 Apr 2022

News

Production Landscapes for Effective Area-based Conservation Highlighted in CBD Side Event

UNU-IAS co-organized the session at the 2022 Geneva Meetings of CBD on production landscapes for effective area-based conservation.

12 Apr 2022

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Side Event Examines Landscape Perspectives & the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

UNU-IAS co-organised an event at the 2022 Geneva Meetings of the CBD on incorporating landscape approaches into the GBF.

11 Apr 2022

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Side Event at CBD Geneva Meetings Explores Landscape Approaches & National Biodiversity Plans

The side event at the 2022 Geneva Meetings of the CBD focused on integrating landscape approaches into countries' biodiversity strategies.

11 Apr 2022

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Innovative Biodiversity Education Projects Featured in New Publication

A new UNU-IAS publication highlights biodiversity education projects aimed at engaging communities in the protection and restoration of biodiversity.

11 Apr 2022

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Manual Provides Guidance on GIAHS Monitoring and Evaluation

A new UNU-IAS publication supports management of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems.

22 Mar 2022

Event

Science Talks: The Superpowers of Forests

To celebrate the International Day of Forests, UNU-EHS is joining UN-REDD on Instagram Live for the Science Talk "The Superpowers of Forests".

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Monitoring & Evaluation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS): Country & GIAHS Site Experiences

A webinar will be held on the experiences of countries that are currently implementing M&E processes for their GIAHS sites.

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