Wildlife Poaching Intensifies in Western Rajasthan amid Lockdown
August 30, 2020
Ensuring safety of our wild-life during lockdowns
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Description
Goal 15- Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to conserve and restore the use of terrestrial ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, drylands and mountains by 2020. Promoting the sustainable management of forests and halting deforestations is also vital to mitigating the impact of climate change. Urgent action must be taken to reduce the loss of natural habitats and biodiversity which are part of our common heritage.
Fact Sheet
‘Clean Himalayas’ campaign launched in Uttarakhand
January 02, 2018
The campaign will help in the removal of hazardous waste generated by tourists at different tourist spots of the Himalayas.
SDGs ‘take off’ in Nepal’s with UNDP-airline partnership
No Poverty Gender Equality Industry and Innovation Reduced Inequalities Climate Change Terrestrial Ecosystems News Nepal
November 22, 2017
The partnership will also explore, adopt and promote innovative and sustainable business models in the aviation and tourism industry.
Youth in Canada trained on SDGs
Sustainable Cities and communities Climate Change Terrestrial Ecosystems Partnerships for the Goals News Canada
November 22, 2017
The event was run by the Foundation for Environmental Stewardship, which is a not-for-profit organization.
Community forestry helping Nepal fight poverty
September 21, 2017
Community forestry could significantly contribute to the achievement of SDGs in Nepal by helping the country in not only preserving environment but also fighting poverty.
African governments to invest in green innovation to combat continent's environmental woes
July 12, 2017
Climate change, healthy oceans, pollution and drought on the agenda of African environment ministers' meeting to boost continent's Development.
Gabon commits to protect its forests
June 30, 2017
Government of Gabon and the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) signed a Letter of Intent for 18 million US dollars to protect the country’s forests and accelerate the fight against climate change.
Thai government promotes low-emission rice farming
June 19, 2017
Climate-Smart sustainable rice standard to be adopted by Thai farmers.
Help preserve land: UN urges on World Day
June 19, 2017
With hundreds of millions of people around the globe directly affected by desertification – the degradation of land ecosystems due to unsustainable farming or mining practices, or climate change – United Nations agencies have called for better management of land so that it can provide a place where individuals and communities “can build a future.”
Biodiversity, agriculture key to ensure sustainability
April 17, 2017
The world is living on the edge, but pursuing sustainable development can help convert the crisis into a big opportunity for everyone.
