By Basundhara Bhattarai | 18 September 2023 It was a fine day in July 2023 when I (along with my team members) was in a village in Timor Leste,...
Timor Leste’s food system and agrobiodiversity in transition
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FORESTS AND BIODIVERSITY
The Challenge
Human activity has transformed over 70% of the Earth’s land, leading to significant biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation. According to the IPBES report, one million species are now at risk of extinction. Biodiversity loss and human poverty are inextricably linked. Neither issue can be successfully resolved unless both are tackled together.
Forests and biodiversity are vital for maintaining ecosystems that support life on Earth, providing clean air, water, and food. Protecting them requires urgent action through sustainable land management, habitat conservation, and reforestation initiatives to preserve these natural systems for future generations. This ultimately requires restoring human–biodiversity relationship.
Our Goals and Commitments
We are dedicated to creating practical, evidence-based solutions for the conservation of forests, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Recognising the urgent need to address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, we focus on integrated strategies and innovation support packages that tackle both issues simultaneously. Our goal is to protect these vital natural systems that provide essential services—clean air, water, and food—by promoting sustainable land management, reforestation, and habitat restoration. Through community-driven efforts, we strive to ensure that ecosystems are preserved, and biodiversity thrives for future generations, contributing to a healthier planet for all.
Our Approach
We empower communities and stakeholders to take meaningful action. Collaborating with partners from local communities to governments, we co-design and implement solutions that address forest and biodiversity loss. Our systems approach looks at the bigger picture, aiming for long-term, sustainable outcomes. By combining local knowledge with advanced research, our solutions are both practical and adaptable to diverse contexts, ensuring lasting impact.
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