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LUIZ ANTONIO GOMES, MSc, MBA’s Post
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And the FSC Forest Management Standard provides the tools to do this. #forestsforalltogether #wetlands #climatechange
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I completely agree with the importance of coastal wetlands as nature-based solutions to sea level rise. They play a vital role in protecting cities and farmland from flooding, erosion, and saltwater intrusion. It is crucial to protect and restore these areas in order to safeguard our communities and natural ecosystems. The rising sea levels in the Mediterranean pose a significant threat to a large population, and addressing this issue requires recognizing the value of coastal wetlands as a form of natural capital.
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Global warming and its effects are real so sustainable ways of doing things is the way to go
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