"A decade may seem a long time, but we are really in a sprint to save the planet as we know it," added Christophersen. This is why the United Nations declared the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. "The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration has clearly touched a nerve. In Europe, officials are working on nature restoration targets that will be legally binding across the European Union. But this 10-year effort will only realize the massive potential of ecosystem restoration for the climate, biodiversity and people if pledges are adequately financed and effectively implemented."

Source: The North Africa Journal December 23, 2021 15:07 UTC