World Resources Institute’s Post

This year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay calls for global action for our common future. 🌎 Around the world, ecosystems are at risk & are reaching a tipping point under the mounting pressure of the climate crisis. But it's not too late to act. 🤝 Whether it’s growing the right trees at the right place at the right time, harvesting rainwater, or buying seasonal & local produce when possible, everyone can #ActNow to help heal our shared planet for a livable future for all.🌳 Join the UN Environment Programme's #GenerationRestoration by visiting ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gUEwre3 to learn how to help reduce the growing threat drought, desertification & land degradation pose to our planet & all its people. Together, let's restore & safeguard our land & soil! 🌱 #advfirm #advcares #positiveimpact #globalaction #greenfuture

The theme for 2024, "Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration" emphasizes the importance of restoring land, combating desertification, and enhancing resilience to drought. Currently, up to 40% of the world's land is degraded, impacting around 3.2 billion people globally due to desertification. Moreover, projections suggest that by 2050, over three-quarters of the world's population will be affected by drought. This year's World Environment Day precedes the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16, which will be held in December 2024 in the United Kingdom. This conference is anticipated to be the largest-ever international gathering on land and drought. Human-induced environmental damage is escalating, with serious consequences such as climate change, ecosystem loss, and land desertification. It is our duty as the current generation to protect the environment and restore land and nature to their natural state. We are #GenerationRestoration via @ https://www.unep.org Please Donate here to WorldClimateSchool.US #worldclimateschoolus #ClimateAction #worldclimateschool #OurLandOurFuture #WorldEnvironmentDay

Yesterday marked World Environment Day 2024. This year's theme is “Accelerating Land Restoration, Drought Resilience, and Desertification Progress." The land provides us with a wealth of global opportunities. According to the UN’s environment program, we can generate up to $30 in ecosystem services for every dollar invested in restoration. By restoring the land, we can improve livelihoods, increase biodiversity, increase the resilience of our communities to extreme weather, and slow down climate change. However, effectively preventing land degradation, drought, and desertification requires change. In support of this, countries have pledged to restore one billion hectares, In line with this year’s theme. A worldwide commitment offers us genuine hope that we can safeguard the environment, meet restoration targets, and enhance the lives of billions of people. Together, let's uphold sustainable practices to accelerate this progress. Read more on World Environment Day 👉 https://lnkd.in/dCEhaCkM #BKTTires #Sustainability #WorldEnvironmentDay

Attention all Kenyans! Climate change is having a significant impact on our country, with 38 counties experiencing unprecedented rainfall patterns that are disrupting lives and altering landscapes. Our poster, "Climate Change Impact: Rain-Related Effects in 38 Counties," sheds light on the far-reaching consequences of these rains and urges action to address this pressing issue. Impact on Communities: Rising floods and landslides displace families, destroy homes, and disrupt essential services. Agricultural challenges threaten food security and local economies. Environmental Consequences: Erosion and soil degradation reduce fertility and pose long-term threats to agricultural sustainability. Biodiversity threats: Precipitation changes disrupt ecosystems, affecting flora, fauna, and delicate ecological balances. Call to Action: Mitigate climate change now! Urgent action is needed to curb greenhouse gas emissions, adopt sustainable practices, and build resilient communities. Together, let's weather the storm: By acknowledging the impact of climate change on our counties, we pave the way for proactive solutions and a more sustainable future. #ClimateChange #RainRelatedEffects #Kenya #ActNow #ResilientFuture

Today, on World Environment Day 2024, we stand committed to the annual themes and crucial issues of land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. Currently, nearly 40% of the Earth's land is degraded with desertification affecting roughly 3.2 billion people worldwide. Forecasts also indicate that by 2050, more than three-quarters of the population will need to deal with the effects of drought. “We depend on land for our survival. Yet, we treat it like dirt.” (UN Secretary-General António Guterres). To this end, this year’s slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration” emphasises the need for a collective effort and responsibility to pave the way for a greener, more resilient future.

The theme for 2024, "Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration" emphasizes the importance of restoring land, combating desertification, and enhancing resilience to drought. Currently, up to 40% of the world's land is degraded, impacting around 3.2 billion people globally due to desertification. Moreover, projections suggest that by 2050, over three-quarters of the world's population will be affected by drought. This year's World Environment Day precedes the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16, which will be held in December 2024 in the United Kingdom. This conference is anticipated to be the largest-ever international gathering on land and drought. Human-induced environmental damage is escalating, with serious consequences such as climate change, ecosystem loss, and land desertification. It is our duty as the current generation to protect the environment and restore land and nature to their natural state. We are #GenerationRestoration via @ https://www.unep.org Please Donate to WorldClimateSchool.US #worldclimateschoolus #ClimateAction #worldclimateschool #OurLandOurFuture #worldenvironmentday Inger-Mette Stenseth Karen A. Brown Eddie Brill Susan Michelson Ed Lantz Jay Ponti Mia Martina Hanák Sandra Schulman Terje Norderhaug Juliet O.

Deforestation remains a pressing concern: from 2015 to 2020, around 10 million hectares of forest vanished annually. Despite some slowdown, loss persists. Since 1990, over 420 million hectares disappeared, including 80 million of crucial primary forests. Threats like fires, pests, and climate change exacerbate this crisis. Stay informed, take action! 🌳🔥 #Deforestation #ClimateAction

Today is World Environment Day! Initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme in 1972, this day has been celebrated annually on June 5th. As we see numerous posts flooding social media today, it's crucial to reflect on our environmental impact. A stark reality: We've lost forests covering an area twice the size of the United States, with half of this destruction occurring in the last century. Air quality is deteriorating, soil erosion is escalating, and climate change poses an ever-growing threat. Without action, the next decade could see even more severe consequences. This year's theme focuses on Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience, emphasizing the revival of water sources, forest growth, and soil quality improvement. On World Environment Day, Let's motivate those around us with messages of hope, proactive steps, and by planting a tree. Save water, save life. Save blue,Go green, Donate red. #WorldEnvironmentDay #GoGreen #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalAwareness #students

This World Environment Day, let us focus on healing our land and making it resilient against future challenges. Consumers have significant influence over environmental outcomes. By choosing #ecofriendly products, reducing waste and supporting #sustainablebusinesses, individuals can drive meaningful change. #restoringourland Consumers International UN Environment Programme Climate Group #CADEF #WorldEnvironmentDay2024 #Climatechange #Greeneconomy #drought #desertification #sustainableliving #reuse #reduce #recycle #treeplanting

Today is #WorldSoilDay and we are celebrating this incredible natural resource, a true #sourceoflife 🌱 Why is soil protection so important? Soil and water provide the foundation for food production, ecosystems and human well-being. The survival of our planet depends on the crucial link between soil and water. Rainfed agriculture systems withdraw 30% of the world's freshwater and account for 80% of croplands, contributing to 60% of global food production 🌾 However, in the face of climate change and human activity, our soils are being degraded, putting excessive pressure on our water resources. Erosion disrupts the natural balance, reducing water infiltration and availability for all forms of life. Where does reforestation come into play? Restoring forestland improves the land's capacity to withstand extreme climate events such as droughts, floods and sand storms. Proper land management practices provide essential ecosystem services, supporting life on Earth and enhancing ecosystem resilience. Healthy soils also act as a carbon sink, sequestering carbon from the atmosphere, contributing to both climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Recognising the invaluable role of soil, we can take proactive measures to safeguard this resource for future generations 🌎 #generationrestoration #unitednations #soilhealth