The restoration of forests and other natural ecosystems remains one of our most effective strategies for solving the climate and biodiversity crisis. Though degradation is a systemic, pervasive phenomenon that undermines the well-being of 3.2 billion people – there is hope on the horizon.
The recently declared UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030 is a way to mobilize people and communities to radically change their landscapes over the next 10 years. Join this Digital Summit "Restoring Ecosystems, Reviving Hope" to discuss how to beat the climate crisis through nature and get your questions answered by leading scientists and practitioners. The summit will discuss:
• Why should we restore? Learn how the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration can be a catalyst to transform humanity's relationship with nature.
• Where are the best areas to restore? Hear from Dr Thomas Crowther, Chief Scientific Advisor to UN Trillion Trees Campaign, and Dr Jean-Francois Bastin from ETH Zurich on novel methodologies to explore global potential of tree restoration.
• How do we prioritize restoration on a country-level? Explore how UN Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO) works with countries to identify suitable land for afforestation and reforestation activities for climate impact.
DATE: 11 June
TIME: 11:00 CEST
REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/2Mwoe6x
SPEAKERS:
- Khalil Walji, Consultant, NFM/REDD+ cluster, FAO
- Mathilde Iweins, Expert on ecosystem services and local finance, FAO
- Thomas Crowther, Chief Scientific Advisor to UN Trillion Trees Campaign, Professor ETH Zurich
- Jean-François Bastin, Postdoctoral Researcher ETH Zurich, Crowther Lab
- Tim Christophersen, Head of Freshwater, Land and Climate Branch, UN Environment
The session is organized by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan.
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