In Mauritius almost 100 species have become extinct since the 17th century
Restoration efforts reduce vulnerability to climate change
Forested peatlands subject of renewed environmental concern
"We desperately need this kind of positive vision and leadership"
“We see Mother Earth fighting back”
If gap is not closed by 2030, it is extremely unlikely that the goal to hold global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius can be reached
Investing in rural landscapes may reduce number of displaced people
Indigenous livelihoods at risk where land rights are unclear
Approximately 70% of Africa’s population depends on its agriculture-based economy for their livelihoods, underscoring the importance of soil to the sector.
Forests, fields, wetlands and other terrestrial ecosystems are major carbon stores, and they could absorb enormous additional amounts of carbon dioxide.
The DRC has the biggest forest in Central Africa. The peatland discovered in the Central Basin is important for its significant biodiversity.
Protecting peatlands also means identifying ways for people that live and work around these areas to sustain their families.
As part of the Bonn Challenge, some 40 countries, sub-national jurisdictions, and non-governmental entities have pledged to restore forest landscapes.
Tropical peatlands are massive carbon sinks. But what happens when they are depleted of the water that sustains them, or subject to other land-use changes?
There is increasing recognition that more integrated approaches to ecosystem health assessments are needed to meet the targets of the 2030 Agenda.