UN warns of ‘narrowing window’ to restore world’s forests
A United Nations report warns of a 'narrowing window' to restore global forests, which are crucial for food security and climate resilience. Over 489 million hectares have been cleared since 1990, and current restoration efforts are insufficient to meet global needs despite commitments, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Why it matters
Forest degradation and loss have severe implications for global biodiversity, carbon storage, climate change mitigation, and the livelihoods of nearly a third of the world's population, making urgent restoration critical for planetary health and human well-being.
More than 489m hectares (1.2bn acres) of forests have been cleared since 1990, while an even greater area is degraded. More than 489m hectares (1.2bn acres) of forests have been cleared since 1990, while an even greater area is degraded. Trees and forests UN warns of ‘narrowing window’ to restore world’s forests Food and Agriculture Organization urges governments to make forest restoration a national priority
Prefer the Guardian on Google The world faces a “narrowing window” to restore forests essential for food security and resistance to the climate emergency, a United Nations report has warned.
More than 489m hectares (1.2bn acres) of forests have been cleared since 1990, while an even greater area is degraded, the world body said in a call for governments to make forest restoration a national priority.
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