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🌲 🌳 🌴 Today, on the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬, we celebrate the important role of #forests for our own wellbeing and the crucial role they play for our ecosystems. Each year, this day sheds light on different facets of forests and their vital contribution to sustainable development. This year’s theme, "Forests and Innovation,” emphasises how forests inspire innovative solutions for a better future. Forests are not only home to millions of people worldwide but also provide essential resources like food, fuel, and livelihoods for billions. Moreover, they offer vital services such as climate regulation, clean air and water, and support our mental and physical well-being. #Indigenous communities, with their deep-rooted connection to forests, play a crucial role in their conservation. By leveraging traditional knowledge and sustainable practices, they protect biodiversity, store carbon, and prevent desertification. It's noteworthy that forests within Indigenous territories exhibit lower rates of deforestation and degradation. The #BIOTRAILS project showcases the significance of forests to Indigenous people through a case study on #handicrafts in the Brazilian Amazon. Handicraft production, based on renewable forest materials, not only sustains livelihoods but also preserves cultural heritage and empowers women. While much progress has been made, there's still work to be done to fully recognise Indigenous contributions and address social inequalities. Strengthening producer cooperatives and raising consumer awareness about the environmental and social impacts of forest products are crucial steps forward. Forests are integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to poverty alleviation, gender equality, and responsible consumption and production. By supporting Indigenous artisans and promoting fair trade, we can ensure a sustainable future for forests and communities worldwide. Let's celebrate forests today and every day by working together to conserve and sustainably manage them. Learn more in the Insight article "Forest Biodiversity: Celebrating indigenous knowledge and innovation" from Johannes Stahl: https://lnkd.in/gtXgpzvJ #IndigenousKnowledge #BIOTRAILS #ForestDay #GenerationRestoration Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT eBOS Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche White Research Resilient Cities Network Harokopio University of Athens Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi ETH Zürich DRAXIS Environmental S.A. adelphi

Forest Biodiversity: Celebrating indigenous knowledge and innovation

Forest Biodiversity: Celebrating indigenous knowledge and innovation

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