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Book (series)The role of forest ecosystem services to support the green recovery
Evidence from the Ecosystem Services Valuation Database
2023Also available in:
No results found.Forests are an important component of natural capital and deliver a broad range of ecosystem services that underpin human well-being. The extent and condition of forests in many parts of the world, however, have declined dramatically during the preceding decades due to unsustainable harvesting of timber, forest fires, urbanization, and conversion to agriculture. At the same time the acknowledged importance of forest ecosystem services (FES) continues to grow, particularly the need for climate change mitigation and adaptation. This paper is a background document developed for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) report on The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) 2022. It reflects the results of a collaboration between FAO and the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) to update the Ecosystem Services Valuation Database (ESVD). The compilation of systematically reviewed and standardized economic values of FES consolidated in the ESVD includes value estimates for all FES in nine forest ecosystem types and mangroves as per The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) and the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) classifications. This paper offers an improved understanding of the role of forests in sustainable development, and highlights the potential of forests to provide a pathway towards greater resilience and a green recovery. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetRestoration for a better environment 2024
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No results found.Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) along with the RESULT ASIA core partners (FAO, UNEP, UNDP, IUCN and ITTO) and CIFOR-ICRAF, and with support of the Asia Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) organize a webinar “Restoration for a better environment” to mark the World Environment Day on Wednesday, 05 June 2024 from 13:00 – 14:30 hrs ICT (GMT+7). This Day in 2024 focuses on land restoration among others to address the triple planetary crisis: the crisis of climate change, the crisis of nature and biodiversity loss, and the crisis of pollution and waste. The relevance of restoring at least 100 million ha of landscapes through the RESULT ASIA via better coordination and collaboration will be discussed to address these crises.Do join the webinar “Restoration for a Better Environment” to celebrate the World Environment Day on 5 June.What to expect: Understand how partners are shaping RESULT ASIA for restoring at least 100 million ha of landscapes in AsiaLearn about shining examples from countries of forest and landscape restoration and innovative solutions Understand how to promote restoration-related value chains through innovationsGain insights on the restoration progress from partnersHear youth perspectives on restorationJoin the launch of a FAO publication on sustainable wood supply and restoration. Event details: Join on Wednesday, 05 June 2024, 13:00 - 15:00 ICT (GMT+7)Register here: https://fao.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcud-6vqj4jHtT1vU1QgyuGA0SS23C8wovj -
Book (stand-alone)Restoration of productive aquatic ecosystems by small-scale fisheries and aquaculture communities in Asia
Good practices, innovations and success stories
2022Also available in:
No results found.This report showcases examples of actions taken by small-scale fishers and aquaculture farmers in Asia to restore the productivity of aquatic ecosystems. Small-scale fishers and fish farmers include some of the world’s most marginalized and impoverished people groups, yet their harvests account for over half of the world’s aquatic food production. The marine, coastal and freshwater ecosystems their livelihoods depend upon are degraded from human impacts and further at risk from climate change. Ecosystem restoration actions by fisherfolk communities can revitalize the socio-ecological services and sustain progress over time. Both passive and active restoration approaches are being employed across Asia’s marine, coastal and inland waterways. Fishers, fish farmers, and fishworkers’ restorative actions are focused on increasing the sustainability of their operations. Common approaches include eliminating destructive fishing, reducing overfishing through gear changes and effort control, restoring connectivity of floodplains and fish migration pathways, integrated aquaculture and rice-farming practices, re-stocking of native fisheries, and actively rehabilitating and / or re-establishing habitats. Progress is measurable through a diverse array of environmental, socio-economic and governance related metrics. Changes in fisheries catches, ecological connectivity, water quality, habitat diversity and structure, and fish consumption provide important measures of biodiversity gains (or losses). Common enablers of success include economic incentives, co-management and legal recognition of fishing rights, highly engaged fisherfolk cooperatives or community groups, women’s leadership and development, and community partnerships with stakeholders that focus on enabling fisherfolk’s own goals for sustainable livelihoods. Ecosystem restoration activities have not lasted when these enablers are insufficiently attended to and when environmental aspects of project feasibility, such as the choice of rehabilitation locations and / or species, are poorly planned. Successes in ecosystem restoration by fisherfolk can and are being scaled out to neighbouring communities and countries. Key to this is the sharing of stories, lessons learned and tools through south-south partnerships, learning exchanges, and women’s groups. Simple, low-cost tools and actions have enabled long-term engagement by small-scale fishers in sustainable operations. More complex actions, such as the uptake of integrated aquaculture systems, are also enabling stepwise changes in ecosystem restoration. By sharing stories from different ecosystems, fisheries, and geographies, this report seeks to help fisherfolk and their partners glean from one another and achieve faster progress in ecosystem restoration.
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