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Forests & Water@FoWaNetwork
8 Apr 2024
Check out our Forest and Water website to access loads of useful resources on the #forestwater nexus, including those featured below 📚🌿 👉shorturl.at/tvwEH
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#Peatlands are the world’s most carbon-dense terrestrial ecosystems. Their #conservation is one of the most cost-effective ways to decrease greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Get a free certification on the #forestwater nexus with this @FAO and @SIWI e-learning course! Available here: elearning.fao.org/course/vie…
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#ForestH20 fact of the week!
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Establishing and managing forests in upstream #mountains can produce positive effects for the whole basin, such as increase water supply for irrigation downstream!
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Four billion people have #water scarcity issues at some time of every year and by 2050, that number is estimated to be six billion. Therefore, the management of #forests for water supply is extremely important!
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Did you know this #ForestH2O fact of the week?
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Forest and landscape #restoration brings stakeholders together to create healthy, resilient and productive landscapes. Learn more about this important process by taking @FAO's free e-learning course: elearning.fao.org/course/vie…
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📢Forests and trees are key to maintaining resilient production systems, communities and ecosystems. 📢Crucially, they are vital to our water supply and provide high quality water resources.
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#ForestH2O fact of the week🐟🌳
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#Indonesia’s mangroves are pivotal in both mitigation and adaptation efforts. They store approximately three billion tons of carbon, which is equivalent to the emissions from two and a half billion vehicles driven for a year!
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Primary forests store between 141 to 159 gigatons of carbon📈 This reduces the greenhouse gas effect and stabilizes global temperatures, supporting consistent water cycles and ensuring that water remains available in the right quantities and at the right times!
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Have you checked out @FAO's technical paper on forest-based #adaptation? This paper unpacks the concept of forest-based adaptation, covering the themes of: 🌳Sustainable forest management 🌳Forest conservation 🌳Reforestation
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Water taro, a tropical crop grown on the island of #Vanuatu, relies on the conservation of surrounding forests to: 🌱Supply and regulate essential nutrients 🌱Maintain necessary water levels for growth and yield Find out more here: youtube.com/watch?v=nOEMgYFu…
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Did you know that forest🌳 and mountain⛰️ ecosystems serve as source areas for more than 75 percent of renewable water supply?
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Have you ever considered the important role of forests in providing water-related services and their significance for resilient food systems? Read about this year's World Forest Week event on forest-water-climate linkages to learn more: fao.org/in-action/forest-and…
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#Urbanforests act as natural filters by absorbing harmful pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide. This contributes to reduced smog and improved air quality📈
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Want to learn more about #mangroves? @FAO's interactive story 'Unlocking the secrets of mangroves' provides an overview of the current state of mangrove forests, how they have changed over time, and their benefits. Available here: fao.org/interactive/remote-s…

Unlocking the secrets of mangroves

Mangroves are ecosystems that protect us from climate change, conserve biodiversity, support livelihoods & so much more. For the first time, @FAO & experts have mapped the current state of mangrove...

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#ForestH2O fact of the week! Source: openknowledge.fao.org/handle…
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The #trees in the Ninoy Aquino Parks in the #Philippines provide a stark contrast to the urban landscape surrounding it🏙️ They act as the city's lungs and provide relaxation, recreation, and connectivity to the natural #environment for those who live there🧑‍🤝‍🧑 #ForestH2O
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Did you know that soil is fundamental to #forestwater relationships? Healthy soils are essential for: 🍃The timing of downstream water supply 🍃The protection of water quality 🍃Minimizing the loss of water quality
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