Why it matters
Forests cover 31% of the Earth's land and are essential for clean air, water, food, and medicine. Biodiversity loss threatens ecosystems that humanity depends on for survival.
Key facts
- 10M ha10 million hectares of forest are lost every year, mainly in tropical regions.Source: FAO 2024
What the world agreed to
Key targets for Goal 15. The full list, with indicators, is on the UN's site.
See all targets on sdgs.un.org- Ensure conservation and restoration of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems
- Promote sustainable management of forests and halt deforestation
- Combat desertification and restore degraded land and soil
- Take urgent action to halt biodiversity loss and protect threatened species
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Who leads globally
2 UN agencies and international organizations work on Goal 15.
Closely connected goals
Progress here moves together with these goals.