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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Event

The Role of Youth towards Solutions for Global Environmental Issues

YOKOHAMA: This panel session at International Youth Conference on Biodiversity 2024 will explore the role of youth in addressing global environmental issues.

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Event

Can Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) Promote Sustainable Food Systems? Linking Science and Practice

ONLINE: This session at the 2024 International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific will discuss how SEPLS can advance sustainability in global food systems.

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News

Resilience Indicators Workshop Discusses Sustainable Landscape Management

A training session by UNU-IAS and UNDP provided practical guidance on planning and implementing strategies for sustainable landscape management.

23 Jul 2024

News

Side Event Spotlights Funding Project for Community-led Biodiversity Initiatives

Held at the 2024 HLPF, the event discussed the Community Development and Knowledge Management (COMDEKS) project of the Satoyama Initiative.

18 Jul 2024

Workshop

Post-Mining Landscape Restoration Hands-On Workshop

GLI and UNU-FLORES organize a 4-day workshop on post-mining land restoration in Dresden, Germany, featuring classroom sessions, field trips, and expert insights.

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