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, 2022 AbstractPopulation increases, industry, urbanisation, infrastructure development and agricultural expansion influence landscapes, lowering total habitat size and quality and resulting in ecological degradation. SDG-15, Life on Land, aims to maintain, restore and enhance the utilisation of the terrestrial environment and forest management sustainably ...
Sinan Küfeoğlu
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Decolonizing, conviviality and convivial conservation: towards a convivial SDG 15, life on land? [PDF]
Journal of Political Ecology, 2021 In their article 'Towards convivial conservation' (2019), Büscher and Fletcher propose a vision for conservation which partly builds on Ivan Illich's 1973 book Tools for conviviality. Given a growing chorus of voices calling for decolonizing conservation to address the ramifications of racialized mindsets and biases,this article asks: what role could ...
Judith E. Krauss
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Supporting SDG 15, Life on Land: Identifying the Main Drivers of Land Degradation in Honghe Prefecture, China, between 2005 and 2015 [PDF]
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2020 The essence of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations is described in 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 15 focuses on Life on Land, in other words, terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems, as well as their services.
Tuo Wang +6 more
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SDG 15: Life on Land – The Central Role of Forests in Sustainable Development
, 2019 SDG 15 requires the maintenance of life on land and endorses priorities already established through international conventions and agreements. The scale, and complexity, of tropical forest loss and biodiversity decline versus the limited resources for conservation and forestry pose many challenges.
Jeffrey Sayer +9 more
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, 2022 The widespread coronavirus pandemic has halted the progress of the sustainable development goals (SDG) proposed by the United Nations. This pandemic has already shattered the economy of not only the developing countries but also the developed nations. During this period, the primary focus was on the healthcare sector, while other developmental progress
Louis Anto Nirmal, Samuel Jacob
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The “Ruined Landscapes” of Mediterranean Islands: An Ecological Framework for Their Restoration in the Context of SDG 15 “Life on Land” [PDF]
SustainabilityThe “ruined landscapes” of the Mediterranean littoral are a consequence of millennia of human impact and include abandoned agricultural lands, deforested areas, and degraded coastal areas. One of the drivers is the historical pattern of land use, which has resulted in the clearing of vegetation, soil erosion, and overgrazing.
Reeya Ghose Roy +2 more
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Assyfa Journal of Farming and AgricultureMangrove restoration is a strategic step in maintaining fisheries sustainability and biodiversity, aligned with efforts to achieve SDG 15 (Life on Land). This study aims to examine global research trends related to mangrove restoration and its impact on fisheries productivity for the period 2022–2025 through a bibliometric and systematic review ...
Makhfud Syawaludin +2 more
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Analysis of Sustainable Development Goals (2016–2030) and Their Integration into Tourism Activities in Lago Agrio Canton, Sucumbíos Province: SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 15 (Life on Land) [PDF]
SustainabilityThis study analyzes the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and 15 (Life on Land) into the tourism development strategies of Lago Agrio Canton, Sucumbíos Province, Ecuador. The main objective is to assess how tourism can serve as a driver for sustainable infrastructure development ...
Patricia Marisol Chango-Cañaveral +2 more
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Addressing Maqasid-based Waqf for Life on Land (SDG-15): A Delphi Application
Maqasid al-Shariah ReviewThis study aims to determine the opinions and recommendations of experts regarding the waqf model integrated with sustainable development (SDGs) in the 15th goal, namely Life on Land. This research will present the prioritization of waqf models in achieving SDG 15 objectives by considering Maqashid Syariah indicators.
Aam Slamet Rusydiana
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