Goal 15. Life on land

Last changed: 15 April 2020

Here you can find some examples of SLU research areas and projects within each target under Goal 15.

15. Life on land - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 15.7, 15.9, 15.b, 15.c

15.1  Conserve and restore terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems 

By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements

  • Biodiversity conservation and sustainable forestry (Michael Jones, Åsa Fahlman,Johnny de Jong)
  • FAO on inland fisheries assessment (David Lymer, SLU Aqua)
  • Conservation strategies and education for conservation in Cambodia (Michael Jones, Johnny de Jong, Swedish Biodiversity Centre, CBM)
  • Tenure and user rights in Africa’s lakes (David Lymer, Serena Donadi, SLU Aqua)
  • Defaunation, illegal wildlife trade and Natural Climate Solutions in South Africa (Joris Cromsigt)
  • Erasmus capacity building program in wildlife ecology and management South Africa - Sweden (Joris Cromsigt)
  • Smart Parks NL: use of Internet of Things technology in the management of wildlife (Joris Cromsigt)
  • Beyond Moose program: effects of species-rich ungulate systems on Swedish forest and agricultural systems (Joris Cromsigt)
  • Climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits of wilder rangelands (Joris Cromsigt)
  • SLU - Nelson Mandela University partnership (Joris Cromsigt)
15.2 End deforestation and restore degraded forests

By 2020, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally.

15.3 End desertification and restore degraded land

By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.

15.4 Ensure conservation of mountain ecosystems

By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development.

  • Biodiversity conservation and sustainable forestry (Michael Jones, Åsa Fahlman,Johnny de Jong)
  • Climate adaptation for upland minority farmers in Southeast Asia (Malin Beckman)
  • Implementing sustainable agricultural and livestock systems for simultaneous targeting of forest conservation for climate change mitigation (REDD+) and peace-building in Colombia (Marcos Lana)
  • Erasmus capacity building program in wildlife ecology and management South Africa - Sweden (Joris Cromsigt)
  • Climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits of wilder rangelands (Joris Cromsigt)
  • SLU - Nelson Mandela University partnership (Joris Cromsigt)
15.5 Protect biodiversity and natural habitats

Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.

  • Biodiversity conservation and sustainable forestry (Michael Jones, Åsa Fahlman,Johnny de Jong)
  • Conservation strategies and education for conservation in Cambodia (Michael Jones, Johnny de Jong, Swedish Biodiversity Centre, CBM)
  • Erasmus capacity building program in wildlife ecology and management South Africa - Sweden (Joris Cromsigt)
  • Smart Parks NL: use of Internet of Things technology in the management of wildlife (Joris Cromsigt)
  • SLU - Nelson Mandela University partnership (Joris Cromsigt)
  • Complexity of Sustainable Development for Tourism, Local People and Wildlife, in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe (Michael Jones)
15.7 Eliminate paching and trafficking of protected species

Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products.

  • Defaunation, illegal wildlife trade and Natural Climate Solutions in South Africa (Joris Cromsigt)
  • Smart Parks NL: use of Internet of Things technology in the management of wildlife (Joris Cromsigt)
15.9 Integrate ecosystem and biodiversity in governmental planning

By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts.

15.b Finance and incentivize sustainable forest management

Mobilize significant resources from all sources and at all levels to finance sustainable forest management and provide adequate incentives to developing countries to advance such management, including for conservation and reforestation.

15.c Combat global paaching and trafficking

Enhance global support for efforts to combat poaching and trafficking of protected species, including by increasing the capacity of local communities to pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities.

  • Defaunation, illegal wildlife trade and Natural Climate Solutions in South Africa (Joris Cromsigt)
  • Smart Parks NL: use of Internet of Things technology in the management of wildlife (Joris Cromsigt)

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