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Sprint to 2020: Getting deforestation out of commodities - how far are we from the finishing line?
Deforestation is contributing irrefutably to climate change, putting natural resources and livelihoods at risk. With two years left to deliver on the goal of zero commodity-driven deforestation by 2020, delegates from the private sector, government, civil society and academia were reminded this week in Ghana’s capital, Accra, of the need for urgent action.
GEF-funded program on resilient food security targets smallholder farmers in 12 African countries
Africa’s population is expected to double from 1.26 billion today to over two and half billion by 2050, little more than 30 years from now. At the same time, land degradation, loss of biodiversity and the effects of climate change pose increasing challenges to the continent’s agriculture sector, particularly smallholder farmers. If left unchecked, these challenges will threaten the food security of millions of people, particularly in the drylands.
Community-Based Chemicals and Waste Management
The proliferation of harmful chemicals is a growing concern for human health and well-being and the global environment.
Three videos you need to watch now if you care about forests
Apart from being invaluable in connecting us to nature, forests provide resources that we depend on for our livelihoods – food, fuel, water, and habitats for birds and animals. Also, forests maintain Earth’s biodiversity, water resources, protect soil, and play an important role in climate change mitigation by storing carbon.
Support to Aichi Targets 5 and 12: Trans-frontier Conservation Area in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Project Title/ID: Development of a trans-frontier conservation area linking forest reserves and protected areas in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Approved on: September 10, 2012
Type of Project: Medium Size Project
Country: Ghana and Ivory Coast