Zustand der Umwelt
Was ist der derzeitige Zustand unserer Ökosysteme, Wälder und Dürregebiete? Wie wirken sich die Aktivitäten des Menschen auf unsere Umwelt aus, sei es Fischerei, Landwirtschaft oder Waldwirtschaft?
Siehe auch: Biodiversität und Klimawandel.
Fischerei Aktuelle Daten (FAO)
Die Ernährungs- und Landwirtschaftsorganisation der Vereinten Nationen (FAO) bewertet regelmässig den Status der Fischerei und Aquakultur weltweit. Die Hauptergebnisse der letzten Bewertung wurden in 2009 veröffentlicht.
Es zeigt sich, dass eine Vielzahl von Fischbeständen derzeit übermäßig genutzt werden und dass der internationale Charakter der Bestände ihre Verwaltung erschwert. Ist diese Nahrungsquelle heute gefährdet? Mehr...
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Agriculture & Development (IAASTD)
Agriculture is closely linked to many concerns, including biodiversity loss, global warming and water availability.
The 2008 International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) focuses on how to make better use of agricultural science, knowledge and technology to reduce hunger and poverty, improve rural livelihoods, and foster equitable and sustainable development. More...
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Desertification (MA)
Desertification, the persistent degradation of drylands, threatens many livelihoods.
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) produced in 2005 by a large international panel of scientists explored possible options to avoid or reverse desertification and its negative impacts. More...
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Ecosystem Change (MA)
Humans depend heavily on ecosystem for benefits such as food, but we also have a tremendous impact on them.
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) produced in 2005 by a large international panel of scientists explored possible options to avoid or reverse desertification and its negative impacts. More...
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Forests (FAO)
Forests provide a wide range of benefits and are heavily exploited.
Every 5 years the UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) updates its Global Forest Resources Assessment.
Its latest update published in 2006 considers what progress has been made towards sustainable forest management across the world. More...
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Water Resources (UN-Water WWAP)
Water is essential for human survival and well-being and important to many sectors of the economy. Yet, resources are unevenly distributed and they are under pressure due to human activity. How can water resources be managed sustainably while meeting an ever increasing demand? More...












