There has never been a more urgent need to revive damaged ecosystems than now, according to the UN Environment Program who will launch the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration this month. In June, as the world marks several days, events and campaigns relating to restoration and conservation of our natural environment, the Goal of the Month editorial looks at Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life under Water) and 15 (Life on Land).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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- What to expect on World Oceans Day<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- First draft of the new Global Biodiversity Framework<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\u201cScience tells us these next 10 years are our final chance to avert a climate catastrophe, turn back the deadly tide of pollution and end species loss.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 F<\/em>rom UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres\u2019 message for World Environment Day 2021<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>From 4-5 June 2021, there will be a Virtual Launch Gala<\/a> welcoming the\u00a0UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration<\/a>\u00a0comprising of inspiring messages from world leaders, activists, celebrities, and musical performances, and hosted by the Government of Pakistan. Check out list of events<\/a> around the commemoration.<\/p>\n<\/div>Led by the\u00a0<\/span>UN Environment Programme\u00a0<\/span><\/a>(UNEP) and the\u00a0<\/span>Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(FAO), the Decade will be a rallying call for the protection and revival of ecosystems all around the world in a major effort to improve people\u2019s livelihoods, counteract climate change, and stop the collapse of biodiversity.<\/p>\nAhead of the launch, UNEP and FAO will release a report called \u201cBecoming #GenerationRestoration: Ecosystem Restoration for People, Nature and Climate\u201d on 3 June looking at the importance of restoration for our survival, the financial investment required for it in the coming decade, and the expected returns for people and nature.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\u201cScience tells us these next 10 years are our final chance to avert a climate catastrophe, turn back the deadly tide of pollution and end species loss.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 F<\/em>rom UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres\u2019 message for World Environment Day 2021<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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From 4-5 June 2021, there will be a Virtual Launch Gala<\/a> welcoming the\u00a0UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration<\/a>\u00a0comprising of inspiring messages from world leaders, activists, celebrities, and musical performances, and hosted by the Government of Pakistan. Check out list of events<\/a> around the commemoration.<\/p>\n<\/div>Led by the\u00a0<\/span>UN Environment Programme\u00a0<\/span><\/a>(UNEP) and the\u00a0<\/span>Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(FAO), the Decade will be a rallying call for the protection and revival of ecosystems all around the world in a major effort to improve people\u2019s livelihoods, counteract climate change, and stop the collapse of biodiversity.<\/p>\nAhead of the launch, UNEP and FAO will release a report called \u201cBecoming #GenerationRestoration: Ecosystem Restoration for People, Nature and Climate\u201d on 3 June looking at the importance of restoration for our survival, the financial investment required for it in the coming decade, and the expected returns for people and nature.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\u201cScience tells us these next 10 years are our final chance to avert a climate catastrophe, turn back the deadly tide of pollution and end species loss.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u2014 F<\/em>rom UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres\u2019 message for World Environment Day 2021<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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From 4-5 June 2021, there will be a Virtual Launch Gala<\/a> welcoming the\u00a0UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration<\/a>\u00a0comprising of inspiring messages from world leaders, activists, celebrities, and musical performances, and hosted by the Government of Pakistan. Check out list of events<\/a> around the commemoration.<\/p>\n<\/div>Led by the\u00a0<\/span>UN Environment Programme\u00a0<\/span><\/a>(UNEP) and the\u00a0<\/span>Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(FAO), the Decade will be a rallying call for the protection and revival of ecosystems all around the world in a major effort to improve people\u2019s livelihoods, counteract climate change, and stop the collapse of biodiversity.<\/p>\nAhead of the launch, UNEP and FAO will release a report called \u201cBecoming #GenerationRestoration: Ecosystem Restoration for People, Nature and Climate\u201d on 3 June looking at the importance of restoration for our survival, the financial investment required for it in the coming decade, and the expected returns for people and nature.<\/p>\n
\u201cScience tells us these next 10 years are our final chance to avert a climate catastrophe, turn back the deadly tide of pollution and end species loss.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u2014 F<\/em>rom UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres\u2019 message for World Environment Day 2021<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> From 4-5 June 2021, there will be a Virtual Launch Gala<\/a> welcoming the\u00a0UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration<\/a>\u00a0comprising of inspiring messages from world leaders, activists, celebrities, and musical performances, and hosted by the Government of Pakistan. Check out list of events<\/a> around the commemoration.<\/p>\n<\/div> Led by the\u00a0<\/span>UN Environment Programme\u00a0<\/span><\/a>(UNEP) and the\u00a0<\/span>Food and Agriculture Organization<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(FAO), the Decade will be a rallying call for the protection and revival of ecosystems all around the world in a major effort to improve people\u2019s livelihoods, counteract climate change, and stop the collapse of biodiversity.<\/p>\n Ahead of the launch, UNEP and FAO will release a report called \u201cBecoming #GenerationRestoration: Ecosystem Restoration for People, Nature and Climate\u201d on 3 June looking at the importance of restoration for our survival, the financial investment required for it in the coming decade, and the expected returns for people and nature.<\/p>\n
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