Скачать или смотреть The future of natural and managed wetlands

Wetlands, including peatlands and mangroves occupy 3 percent of the earth’s surface but contain more than 30 percent of global soil carbon. However, they are currently under extensive pressure of economic development. Globally, only about 17% of peatlands are located within protected areas – significantly lower than mangroves, resulting about 12% of peatlands are currently drained and degraded, contributing to 4% of annual global human-induced GHG emissions. Multi-stakeholders actions in the next decade are needed to sustain the future of these unique and yet vulnerable ecosystems. Failure to address mounting threats to wetlands will jeopardize critical climate targets and exacerbate biodiversity loss.