Seven groundbreaking initiatives across Africa, Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia have been named 2024 United Nations World Restoration Flagships for their efforts to revive damaged ecosystems. Announced ahead of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, these projects are part of the global UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aimed at healing the planet 🌿.
The initiatives, backed by the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), aim to restore 40 million hectares of degraded land and oceans—an area larger than Japan! They’re also set to create around 500,000 jobs, blending environmental recovery with economic opportunities 💼.
From rewilding rainforests to reviving coastal mangroves, these projects are tackling biodiversity loss head-on. \"Restoration isn’t just about planting trees—it’s about rebuilding communities and futures,\" a UN spokesperson highlighted. 🌏 The ambitious global goal? Restore 1 billion hectares of ecosystems by 2030—because #GenerationRestoration is here to stay!
