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

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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Event

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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Seminar

Monitoring & Evaluation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

On 10 March UNU-IAS will host a webinar on Monitoring and Evaluation processes for Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites.

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Making OECMs Work: Production Landscapes for Effective Area-Based Conservation

An online expert dialogue will be held on a landscape approach to area-based conservation of biodiversity.

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News

Symposium Celebrates World Wetlands Day 2022

UNU-IAS co-organised a symposium on the theme “Wetlands Actions for People and Nature".

10 Feb 2022