Forests cover one-third of the Earth, provide three-fourths of freshwater, and are home to over half of the world's plant and animal species. Approximately 1.6 billion people rely on forests for their livelihoods. However, 13 million hectares of forest are destroyed annually, reducing biodiversity and exacerbating climate change. Forests play a vital role in regulating climate, supporting livelihoods, and maintaining ecological balance, yet they face serious threats from deforestation, urbanization, and unsustainable agricultural practices.
Presentation on International Forest Day 2020 Md Najmus SakibMdNajmusSakib
Md. Najmus Sakib is the District Team Leader of Climate Finance Transparency Mechanism Project of COAST Trust. He presented the presentation on International Forest Day 2020 at the Department of Forest, Patuakhali.
Presentation on International Forest Day 2020 Md Najmus SakibMdNajmusSakib
Md. Najmus Sakib is the District Team Leader of Climate Finance Transparency Mechanism Project of COAST Trust. He presented the presentation on International Forest Day 2020 at the Department of Forest, Patuakhali.
Lecture 3,4,5 are for threats of biodiversity. It's so easy to learn and present in class for students as well as teachers.so , follow me for more updates. Thank you
This presentation by Daju Pradnja Resosudarmo
focuses on all the benefits forests provide, what problems forests still face, what is causing these problems, how we can strengthen forests in the landscape and what role Sustainable Development Goals could play.
Lecture 3,4,5 are for threats of biodiversity. It's so easy to learn and present in class for students as well as teachers.so , follow me for more updates. Thank you
This presentation by Daju Pradnja Resosudarmo
focuses on all the benefits forests provide, what problems forests still face, what is causing these problems, how we can strengthen forests in the landscape and what role Sustainable Development Goals could play.
This was the photo that I was asking a question that I didn't know from my classmate, who was called Nick. He was a smart guy, and we always studyed together. Although he is not in the same school with me now, we still keep in touch. He makes me know that to learn something new or challenging is an amazing thing. And I find that I feel satisfied with myself after I learn something new or challenging.
A Review on Effects of Deforestation on Landslide: Hill Areasijsrd.com
Deforestation, clearance or clearing is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use. Deforestation includes conversion of forestland to farms, ranches, or urban use. Since the industrial age, about half of world's original forests have been destroyed and millions of animals and living things have been endangered. Despite the improvements in education, information and general awareness of the importance of forests, deforestation has not reduced much, and there are still many more communities and individuals who still destroy forest lands for personal gains. Deforestation also provides stability to slope through which mass movement of rocks, debris could not occur. As the plant or tree roots provides some reinforcement and also remove groundwater. On hilly areas vegetation can stabilize steep slopes and if the cutting of trees continues it would result in a drastic change in the atmosphere or in the environment. In this paper there is summarization of cause of deforestation, deforestation causes, environment changes i.e. loss of biodiversity and how deforestation is related to landslide.
What is deforestation? Details on historical background, areas of concern,effects on the environment and ecological community, ongoing conservation efforts, possible solutions, and much more, with pictures.
Statement by the executive secretary of the convention on biological diversit...Christina Parmionova
Forests harbor some 80 per cent of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity; they support more than a
billion people with food, shelter, income, and energy. And they provide three quarters of the
world’s accessible freshwater. Containing over half of the global carbon stock in soils and
vegetation, forests also support us in combating climate change.
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, or the Biodiversity Plan, is a
comprehensive plan to protect forests and all ecosystems. Its goals are closely aligned with the
Global Forest Goals. They aim to to protect and restore nature; to prosper with nature; to share
benefits fairly; and to invest and collaborate for nature.
Over the past year, we have seen bold actions on forest conservation regionally and globally. A
number of countries have achieved major reductions in the rate of deforestation. The Belem
Declaration on the future of the Amazon Forest, the Three Basins Summit, and the Climate Change
Conference all set renewed commitments to step up action to protect forests.
But forests continue to face major threats.
The theme this year for International Day of Forests “Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a
Better World” is thus very pertinent. We need innovation and new solutions to provide early
warning of forest fires and other threats, to combat organized crime, and to promote sustainable
forest management and fair supply chains in support of a sustainable bioeconomy. New solutions
can build on the knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous peoples and local
communities and help to secure their rights over land and resources.
Let us all work together to protect forests and to implement the Biodiversity Plan.
Let us work to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by 2030, towards our vision on living in
harmony with nature.
We can all be part of the Plan.
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A presentation made on forest resources and sustainable forest management, laws and regulations about forests in India, the status of the world and Indian forests.
Biodiversity ”” the variety of all life, from genes and species to ecosystems ”” is intimately linked to Earth’s climate and, inevitably, to climate change. Biodiversity and poverty are also inextricably connected. For instance, changes to natural ecosystems influence both climate change and people’s ability to cope with some of its damaging impacts. And in their turn climate change, as well as people’s responses to it, affect biodiversity. Unpicking all these strands clearly shows that conserving and managing biodiversity can help natural systems and vulnerable people cope with a shifting global climate. Yet compared to activities such as forest conservation and afforestation ”” widely noted as a way of sequestering carbon and cutting greenhouse gas emissions ”” biodiversity conservation is a neglected area. That must change urgent support is needed for local solutions to biodiversity loss that provide benefits on all counts. Dr. Anju Pathak "Affect of Climate Change on Biodiversity" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-2 , April 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd56209.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/56209/affect-of-climate-change-on-biodiversity/dr-anju-pathak
1. Forests, a Matter of Life or Death for 1.6 Billion People!
Forests cover one-third of the globe, provide three-fourths of freshwater and are the most
biologically diverse ecosystems on land. They are home to more than half of the terrestrial
species of animals, plants and insects, and around 1.6 billion people – including more than
2,000 indigenous cultures – depend on forests for their livelihood. Nevertheless, some 13 million
hectares of forest are destroyed every year.
Photo: IRIN/Angela Dewan
This is what a UN report says on the occasion of the first-ever International Day of
Forests. “Forests are vital for our well-being. They cover nearly a third of the globe and provide
an invaluable variety of social, economic and environmental benefits,” UN secretary general Ban
Ki-moon said in a message marking the Day on 21 March 2013. Forests are the source of three-
fourths of freshwater, stabilize slopes and prevent landslides, and protect coastal communities
against tsunamis and storms. In addition, more than three million people use forest wood for fuel,
said UN chief. And forests help combat climate change as they store more carbon than is in the
atmosphere.
Preventing Global Warming
However, Ban noted that there are several threats to this ecosystem as urbanization and large-
scale agriculture can exacerbate the rate of forest and biodiversity loss. Some 13 million hectares
of forest are destroyed annually, and deforestation accounts for 12 to 20 per cent of the global
greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming.“As weather patterns alter due to
climate change, many forested areas are increasingly vulnerable. This underlines the urgency of
a global, inclusive, legally binding climate change agreement that will address greenhouse gas
emissions and encourage the protection and sustainable management of forests.”
2. A UN Forum on Forests
The International Day of Forests comes just a little over two weeks before government ministers
gather in Istanbul, Turkey, for the UN Forum on Forests. The Forum seeks to promote the
management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests and to strengthen
long-term political commitment to this end.“The first UN International Day of Forests is a
tremendous opportunity to celebrate our unique relationship to forests and trees,” said the
Forum’s Director, Jan McAlpine. “This is the day for the whole world to celebrate not only the
gifts that forests and trees provide us, but also the unsung heroes, those who make a difference
for your forests, your trees and your communities. Find them among you and thank them.”
Zero Illegal Deforestation
At a ceremony to mark the Day, the Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO), José Graziano Da Silva, called on countries to support a Zero Illegal
Deforestation target and promote tree planting.“In many countries, illegal deforestation is
degrading ecosystems, diminishing water availability and limiting the supply of fuelwood – all of
which reduce food security, especially for the poor,” he said. “Stopping illegal deforestation and
forest degradation would do much to end hunger, extreme poverty and bring about
sustainability.”FAO also published on 21 March 2013 a report on the State of Mediterranean
Forests, which are expected to be significantly affected by climate change and the pressure of
population growth.
Mediterranean at Risk
“The Mediterranean region is undergoing many changes in their societies, lifestyles and
climate,” said FAO Assistant Director-General for Forests Eduardo Rojas-Briales. “If
unmanaged, such changes could lead to negative impacts on livelihoods, biodiversity, wildfire
risks, watersheds or desertification. There is an urgent need to regularly assess the state of
Mediterranean forests using objective and reliable data and to manage endangered forest
resources more sustainably.”The report also provides recommendations for governments and
foresters to adapt and mitigate the effects of climate change on forests such as frequent fires, at
local, regional and national levels.
Source: UN release.