FROM
GREEN SOUP TO OASIS: SPAIN’S MAR MENOR
TRANSFORMATION |
For
years, Spain's Mar Menor, Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon,
suffered from severe pollution, earning it the nickname 'green
soup’.
However,
groundbreaking
science and nature-based solutions are now reversing its decline,
bringing back its rich biodiversity, and returning this national
treasure to a thriving oasis.
Dive
into the full story of this ecological
turnaround. |
🌱RESTORATION
IMPLEMENTER OF THE MONTH: NATURE-BASED
SOLUTIONS FOR DROUGHT🌱 |
Communities
are harnessing ecosystem-based approaches to tackle water scarcity
and climate shocks. Learn
how innovative solutions are building resilience and safeguarding
livelihoods in drought-prone regions.
The
Generation
Restoration
movement is growing, and you can be part of it. Visit
the Ecosystem Restoration Hub, share your
restoration initiative,
and
join the
community. |
AFRICA:
A CLIMATE POWERHOUSE?
From
the Great Green Wall to local community efforts, Africa is
showcasing
vast potential in ecosystem restoration. Discover
the
ambitious initiatives positioning the continent as a leader in
climate resilience and conservation efforts for a sustainable
future. |
SEAGRASS
SPOTTER: CITIZEN SCIENCE FOR
MARINE RESTORATION
With
over 10,000
sightings,
a global
citizen science project has empowered thousands of volunteers to
document vital marine ecosystems,
contributing
critical data to protect the ocean's silent heroes.
Join
the worldwide
community connecting
people with the ocean. |
THE
BLUEPRINT FOR A THRIVING FOREST GARDEN
Ready
to create an abundant, regenerative ecosystem? The new Forest Garden
Technical Manual provides
step-by-step guidance on designing, implementing, and maintaining
productive forest gardens that boost food security and biodiversity.
Access
the
manual. |
A
LOCAL HERO’S JOURNEY TO RESTORE
THE BRAZILIAN CERRADO
In
the heart of Brazil's threatened Cerrado
biome, one
farmer
made
a
lifelong commitment to recover
local
biodiversity and promote
sustainable practices,
inspiring
a wave of change.
Watch
his story and get inspired. |
NEW
PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE RESTORATION MONITORING
Read
about the new collaboration
that is aiming to improve
the monitoring and reporting of ecosystem restoration across the
Asia-Pacific region and beyond. This partnership is key to tracking
the
region’s progress
towards
global restoration goals, like the Global Biodiversity Framework’s
Target
2. |
CALL
FOR APPLICATIONS: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE RESTORATION
INDUSTRY
Be
part of the growing restoration economy—apply to join the
international symposium and take part in the global conversation
shaping careers, investments, and innovation in this fast-growing
sector.
Apply
now. |
UN
Environment Programme, 2025
UN
Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
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