2021年11月3日 · Afforestation is establishing a forest, especially on land not previously forested. It remains one of the most effective means of tackling climate change, particularly when it is designed to rely on green energy. This natural climate solution reduces the impact of desertification, supports ecosystems, and removes CO2 from the atmosphere.

2018年10月16日 · Afforestation is a process where new forests are planted across land without trees. As a forest grows, it naturally removes CO2 from the atmosphere and stores it in its trees. The technique has been described as one of the most “ natural ” and technologically simple of the “negative emissions technologies” ( NETs ) – a term describing ...

2022年5月25日 · China’s land restoration and afforestation projects provide fundamental support to the country’s poverty reduction targets of elevating 20 million people out of poverty, with the lives of 3 million people already improved through increased household income. Healthy and resilient forests are also part of people’s expectations for better ...

2022年8月30日 · The US has announced to take up tree planting on a massive scale to fight climate change. With a plan to plant 1 billion trees, here’s why it matters.

2024年6月5日 · Afforestation has long been recognised as a valuable technique, primarily for restoring wildlife habitats and providing forestry products. In recent years, it also gained prominence as a crucial tool in the fight against climate change. Its ability to sequester carbon and its cost-effectiveness make tree planting a frontline mitigation measure.

2022年9月30日 · Historically, Mexico's landscapes have given way to diverse swaths of ecosystems and rare biodiversity. This includes Howler monkeys, jaguars and Monarch butterflies, which take refuge in Mexico’s forests during their migration, transforming them into dazzling burnt orange wonderlands.

2023年12月21日 · In the context of climate change, the importance of forest conservation and large-scale afforestation is often discussed as a means of increasing nature's ability to absorb greenhouse gases. However, there is one ecosystem on earth receiving very little attention that is extremely important when considering NbS and that’s wetlands.

The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum …

2022年3月23日 · Through the Green India Mission and National Afforestation Program, the Government of India is creating impetus for action on the ground. A number of leading Indian companies are adopting environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies and investing in trees and forests.

Edinburgh is currently home to more trees than people. The city has an ambitious goal to reach a million trees by 2030 as part of its national commitment to net zero. This mission can be more easily achieved if all groups from the Edinburgh community are aware of practical forms of contributing to it. Young people are key actors, but opportunities for them to …