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Feb 2, 2024 · Here are five things you need to know about these crucial habitats. 1. Wetlands store 20% of organic ecosystem carbon. Despite covering a mere 1% of Earth's surface, wetlands such as peatlands, mangrove forests, salt marshes and seagrass beds store 20% of the organic ecosystem carbon on the planet, according to a 2022 paper published in Science.
Mar 24, 2022 · But it had much less to say about the vital role that wetlands can play in protecting humans and wildlife from climate change. Wetlands act as sponges that ameliorate droughts by storing water and releasing it to maintain river flows long after the rains cease. And they protect against floods, too. When more than 200 people drowned as rivers ...
May 31, 2022 · World Environment Day, on 5 June, is a global event to celebrate and encourage action on the climate crisis. The cost of climate adaptation in developing nations is now estimated to be $500 billion a year. CO2 emissions will need to halve by 2030, the UN says, to avoid temperature rises of 2.7C and higher by the end of the century.
Oct 4, 2019 · Every day, almost 40 million litres of wastewater enters rivers and other water bodies with only a tiny fraction adequately treated. A recent World Bank report suggests that such a release of pollution upstream lowers economic growth in downstream areas, reducing GDP growth in these regions by up to a third. To make it worse, in middle-income ...
Aug 12, 2022 · Drought frequency and duration has increased by nearly a third globally since 2000, the UN says. The climate crisis is fuelling this according to Drought in Numbers, 2022. It says more than 2.3 billion people around the world are currently facing water stress. Although droughts only represent 15% of natural disasters, they killed 650,000 people ...
Sep 20, 2024 · Image: World Economic Forum Global Risks Perception Survey 2023-2024 How are areas at risk of rising sea levels adapting? In its Global Risks Report 2024 , the World Economic Forum added the category 'Critical change to Earth systems' as one of the top two threats to the world in the coming decade - and sea level rise from collapsing ice sheets is identified as a key contributing factor.
Apr 23, 2024 · Planted forests comprise only 7% of the world’s forest area but provide almost half its commercial timber. Sustainable management of these planted forests can help meet the growing demand for renewable materials while reducing pressure on natural forests and their rich biodiversity. 5. Reducing the carbon footprint of construction.
Dec 21, 2023 · Quality of remaining wetlands is also suffering due to drainage, pollution, invasive species, unsustainable use, disrupted flow regimes and climate change, the report warns. Protecting remaining important wetlands and promoting wetland restoration is not only an important mitigation measure for climate change, but also contributes to preventing ...
Feb 11, 2021 · Wetlands serve as habitats for a vast array of wildlife. Wetlands are among the world’s biggest stores of carbon, provide abundant freshwater and are home to a variety of wildlife. Recognition of the value of wetlands dates back to the 1971 Ramsar Convention. Since then, 171 countries have signed up to protect 2,400 sites.
Jan 10, 2020 · A new report analyses possible interventions including droids, electric vehicles and parcel lockers. A growing consumer appetite for convenience – getting anything you want delivered to your front door by tomorrow in just one click – is taking its toll on the environment. To meet this demand, there could be 36% more e-commerce delivery ...
