Sustainable Development Goal 15
Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Why it matters
The bigger picture
Biodiversity loss and deforestation threaten ecosystem services and food security. Raising environmental awareness at the local level creates long-term impact in protecting terrestrial ecosystems.
Combating poaching and the illegal trafficking of species is one of the urgent priorities in protecting biodiversity.
The 2030 Agenda does not treat Life on Land in isolation from the other sixteen goals. Progress depends on inclusive policies, reliable data, long-term investment, and cooperation between public institutions, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Connecting local action to measurable outcomes is therefore essential for turning the global framework into lasting change.
Official UN targets
Selected targets
Goal 15 is made up of 12 official UN targets in total. Below are the ones most directly related to our work.
- 15.1
By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems.
- 15.2
By 2020, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests.
- 15.3
By 2030, combat desertification and restore degraded land and soil.
- 15.5
Take urgent action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats and halt biodiversity loss.
- 15.7
Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species.
Target texts are concise editorial summaries of the official United Nations framework.View the full official framework
Avrupa Girisim Association
How our work connects
Through nature and environment-themed volunteering projects, we raise young people's awareness of biodiversity and forest conservation.
We connect young people with nature through field visits and afforestation events in local conservation areas.
Official references
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This page is based on the United Nations goal framework and the latest official global progress assessment.
