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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss,

  • While MassWildlife and other conservation organizations have made substantial investments in land conservation within Massachusetts, many essential habitats are degraded, and vulnerable species face increasing threats from climate change. Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Biodiversity loss, one of the impacts of climate change and ecosystem disruption, poses a significant threat to Earth's future. IBM Blog
  • The ICE IV Project will adopt an entirely new route through the Sunda Strait and become the first international cable to land in Kochi, in decades; offering an alternate resilient route and new international gateway. Ohsem Tech & Gadget Blog
  • As kelp forests and other marine ecosystems around the world face increasing threats associated with climate change, conservation of ecosystems, like kelp forests, and predators, like sea otters, can mitigate the impacts of extreme events. phys.org
  • Redevelopment opportunities for government-owned land - Local governments throughout South Florida are increasingly assessing the redevelopment opportunities for the land they own to get the highest value and best use for the asset, especially land west of the urban core. National Law Review
  • Governments and international organizations can play a key role in building the necessary ecosystem to engage all stakeholders, address risks and ensure that blockchain can effectively support sustainable and inclusive development. UNCTAD
  • While latest data signaled the U.S. labor market's resilience in the face of the tightest credit conditions seen in years, strengthening hopes of a soft landing, uncertainty over when borrowing costs might be lowered prevailed. Devdiscourse
  • While cheetahs can be found in various parts of Africa and parts of Iran, their need for vast expanses has contributed to their vulnerability, as habitat loss affects their ability to hunt effectively and inhibits their biodiversity. HowStuffWorks
  • 5500+ companies from across the globe, industry thought leaders, and the world's greatest chefs will chart the way forward and inspire industry-wide transformation for the good of the entire ecosystem. TradingView
  • The success of the Land Bridge has the potential to draw more investment to the EEC, serving as a gateway to global markets through air and sea transport. Thaiger
  • The El Nino weather system has caused droughts and hotter-than-usual temperatures along the west of South America in 2024, increasing the risk of forest fires. Sky News
  • Over the past two months, the El Nino weather pattern has caused droughts and high temperatures in western South America that have also increased the risk of forest fires. NPR
  • The world faces two concurrent crises in nature - climate change and loss of biodiversity with both threatening the availability of food and water whilst also endangering global supply chains. The Scottish Farmer
  • India has the potential to play an important role in clean technology manufacturing, driven by a supportive policy ecosystem, manufacturing clusters and a unique skill set. Platform Africa
  • While equities are pricing in a near-perfect scenario - fast receding inflation combined with double-digit earnings growth - bond markets are expecting five to six rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, which seems only consistent with a hard landing on the economic side. LGT Private Banking
  • GRPS respondents disagree about the urgency of environmental risks, in particular biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and critical change to Earth systems. Foresight - the CMCC observatory on climate policies an
  • Supernova says that its focus in 2025 will be on materials development for specific industrial applications, as well as the industrialization of the product ecosystem, with the first beta systems set to be installed in 2024. DEVELOP3D
  • Initiatives like PM Mudra Yojana & Start Up India will play a crucial role in catalyzing the growth of the startup ecosystem in India and eventually further strengthen the 'Make in India' efforts. Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
  • Despite a later start, Chinese businesses have the potential to lead in biodiversity conservation, aligning with the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. China Briefing News
  • The internationally-agreed GBF is galvanizing action to protect biodiversity, with Target 15 requiring businesses to disclose and reduce biodiversity-related risks and impacts. SG Voice
  • The new GRI Biodiversity Standard arrives at a time when biodiversity is on a precipice: the latest IPBES assessment warns that biodiversity is declining in every region; while 50% of the global economy is under threat due to biodiversity loss (WEF analysis). SG Voice
  • To feed the 9.7 billion human population by 2050, the world needs diversified stocks of ingredients to reduce the protein gap as land becomes increasingly scarce. The Fish Site

Last updated: 11 February 2024



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