World Environment Day 2024: IUCN Director General’s Urgent Call for Land Restoration

In a statement for World Environment Day 2024, the IUCN Director General emphasizes the dire need for land restoration. The statement notes that 40% of the world’s land is degraded due to unsustainable practices, impacting vulnerable communities and food security. The IUCN calls for scaling up land restoration efforts to build climate resilience and support sustainable development.

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