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During year 2022, the JRC-TMF dataset on tropical moist forests reports a 14.9% increase in forest disturbances in the Pan-Amazon region compared to year 2021 (35,480 km2...

Covering 35% of Europe’s land area, forest ecosystems play a crucial role in safeguarding biodiversity and mitigating climate change. Yet, forest degradation continues to undermine...

A novel soil health dashboard within the EU Soil Observatory highlights the location and estimates the extent of unhealthy soils in the EU, as well as the degradation processes behind them....

This study by external experts (commissioned by DG ENV) takes stock of knowledge relevant for identifying commodities imported into the EU with significant negative impacts (direct or indirect) on biodiversity...

This UNCCD technical report presents the results of an analysis of the key elements of the LDN framework developed by the UNCCD, the LDN voluntary commitments adopted by countries and the CBD and its Strategic...

Highlights The global food and agricultural market has become more resilient, but many countries remain vulnerable to trade shocks and should diversify their import sources...

Overarching concerns Will global agrifood systems sustainably nourish humanity in the future, while also meeting the non-food demand for agricultural products and the demand for required...

Chapter 3 focuses on the blue economy, in particular on the fisheries and aquaculture sector. FULLY REALIZING THE POTENTIAL OF THE BLUE ECONOMY Madagascar has the longest coastline in Africa...

The Blue Economy generated nearly US$300 billion for the African continent in 2018, creating 49 million jobs in the process. These and other crucial benefits—most notably food...