SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 14: VIDA SUBMARINA |
“Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss”
To manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss.
- Between 2010 and 2015, the world lost 3.3 million hectares of forest area. Forests are home to more than 80% of all terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects.
- Illegal poaching and trafficking of wildlife continues to hinder wildlife conservation efforts, with nearly 7,000 species of animals and plants reported as part of the illegal trade in 120 countries.
- 74% of the poor are directly affected by land degradation globally.
The outbreak of COVID-19 highlights the need to address the threats facing wild species and ecosystems. In 2016, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned that a global increase in zoonotic epidemics was cause for concern.
In particular, it noted that 75% of all new infectious diseases in humans are zoonotic and that these diseases are closely linked to ecosystem health. With COVID-19. The planet has sent its greatest warning to date that humanity must change.
- Recycle used paper and avoid using paper whenever possible.
- Eat seasonal products. They taste better and are cheaper and more environmentally-friendly.
- Never buy products from endangered or threatened species
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 16: PAZ, JUSTICIA E INSTITUCIONES SOLIDAS |
