Actualidad Forestal Tropical
Número 30 No. 1
Tough climb up for biodiversity
Biodiversity is under immense threat. According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, 1 million species of plants and animals are facing extinction, many within decades, unless action is taken to tackle the drivers of biodiversity loss (IPBES 2019). Moreover, without such action, the rate of species extinction will accelerate.
To some extent, the consequences of this catastrophic loss of biodiversity are unknown, but they are highly unlikely to be good for the planet or us as a species.
Tropical forests are home to an estimated three-quarters of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity and what happens to them, therefore, is crucial. The latest edition of the TFU, presents outcomes of the Joint ITTO–Convention on Biological Diversity Collaborative Initiative for Tropical Forest Biodiversity, which began in 2010. The initiative is helping countries tackle the threats facing tropical forest biodiversity while enabling local people to pursue sustainable livelihoods.
Local man Serukit climbs a tree to collect a specimen as part of an ITTO-funded biodiversity survey in the Pulong Tau National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia. Photo: © P. Chai
Índice de materias
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Editorial
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From the Executive Director
por DieterleConcluding my term at ITTO. -
Vacancy announcement—ITTO Executive Director
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Two organizations and a common goal
por Thompson, Blaser and FeurerThe aim of the ITTO–CBD Collaborative Initiative for Tropical Forest Biodiversity, which has been underway for a decade, is to improve biodiversity conservation in tropical forests. It has had significant success. -
Restoring the Rewa Delta
por Ramulo, Lal and MaEmpowering coastal communities and women is essential for healthy, resilient and productive mangrove forest ecosystems in Fiji. -
Elephants, leopards and livelihoods in Myanmar’s Tanintharyi Range
por Naing Oo, Lwin and MaAn ITTO project has initiated a biodiversity conservation effort in a conflict-beset area near the border with Thailand. -
Introducing ITTO’s new project audit framework
por KawaguchiThe Organization is extending its best-practice financial accounting to project executing agencies. -
Fellowship report
por GutierrezAn ITTO Fellow from 2009 returns with a second Fellowship in 2020 as he further develops his professional trajectory. -
Market trends
por AdamsPent-up demand and huge household savings in Europe could be unleashed in 2021. -
Tropical and topical
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Recent editions
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Meetings
Local man Serukit climbs a tree to collect a specimen as part of an ITTO-funded biodiversity survey in the Pulong Tau National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia. Photo: © P. Chai
Edición completa
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