Why is the restoration of the natural environment of biodiverse ecosystems not recognized everywhere as one of the priority elements of the green transformation of the economy?
Should the restoration of the natural environment of biodiverse ecosystems, including highly biodiverse forest ecosystems in post-industrial and other areas degraded by unsustainable human activities be recognized as one of the priority elements of the green transformation of the economy?
Why included in Goal 15 (of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals) is the restoration of the natural environment of biodiverse ecosystems in post-industrial areas, the restoration of highly biodiverse forest ecosystems, the development of reforestation programs, which should be implemented on a large scale already by 2020 (Task 15.1. included in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: By 2020, ensure the protection, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and other ecosystems, particularly forests, wetlands and drylands, and mountains, in accordance with international commitments). has still not been implemented in some countries?
Ongoing research shows that included in Goal 15 (out of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals) is the restoration of the natural environment of biodiverse ecosystems in post-industrial areas, the restoration of highly biodiverse forest ecosystems, the development of afforestation programs, which should already be implemented on a large scale by 2020 (Task 15.1. included in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: By 2020, ensure the protection, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and other ecosystems, particularly forests, wetlands and drylands, and mountains, in accordance with international commitments). has still not been implemented in some countries. In some countries, in recent years, there are still many post-industrial areas, including mining spoil heaps, that have not been developed in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, i.e. restoration of the natural environment has not been undertaken. In addition, in some countries, still instead of sustainable forest management consisting of strict protection of old-growth, natural highly biodiverse forest ecosystems, restoration of biodiverse forest ecosystems referring to the natural ones occurring for thousands of years in a specific area characterized by a specific mix of natural and climatic conditions, industrial cultivation of only some tree species for industrial cutting is carried out, and predatory pseudo forest management consisting of cutting all trees in a specific area is carried out, including cutting down old-growth forests and by the way destroying entire biodiverse ecosystems, which also results in accelerated degradation, soil barrenness, deterioration of water retention and local microclimate. On the other hand, it has been widely known for many years on the basis of the results of thousands of research works that restoration of the natural environment, including biodiverse forest ecosystems, increases the scale of sustainability in terms of human-biosphere, climate and biodiversity relations. In turn, the restoration of the natural environment in post-industrial and other areas degraded by unsustainable human activity increases the areas of the biosphere and reduces the scale of the negative effects of civilizational unsustainable human activity, including reducing the scale of environmental pollution and reducing the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The effect is to slow down the progressive greenhouse effect and thus reduce the scale of global warming. Reducing the scale and slowing down the progressive process of global warming generates a reduction in the scale of the negative effects of the ongoing climate change, i.e. a reduction in the scale and frequency of weather anomalies and climatic disasters, including, above all, the increasingly severe periods of drought covering more and more land areas, in addition to the yearly occurrence of higher and higher summer temperatures, increasingly severe shortages of drinking water and/or increasingly violent storms with torrential rains and floods. Therefore, the restoration of the natural environment in areas degraded by the development of industry, ongoing mining activities or unsustainable agriculture in the industrial formula, including the development of afforestation programs, restoration of biodiverse forest ecosystems contributes to improving the local microclimate, improves water retention processes, slows down the processes of soil barrenness and/or reverses these processes, contributes to the restoration of highly fertile and biodiverse microbial soils, results in increasing the scale of ecological and climatic sustainability, increases the scale of resilience of the planet's highly biodiverse natural ecosystems and/or flexibility to adapt to a changing climate, and improves livelihoods for humans as well. Therefore, taking into account the above-mentioned great positive qualities of the processes of restoration of the natural natural environment, including biodiverse forest ecosystems then, in parallel, the scale of strict nature conservation should be increased, including increasing the areas of natural ecosystems, including natural natural ecosystems and those being restored. In this way, the amount of greenhouse gases accumulating in the atmosphere will increase more slowly, and thus the process of global warming, which has been accelerating over the past several decades, can be slowed down. In view of the above, due to the high level of relevance of the process of restoration of the natural environment, reclamation of areas of natural ecosystems devastated by man, protection of highly biodiverse natural ecosystems for the climate and biosphere of the planet and also for future generations of people, restoration of the natural environment, including biodiverse forest ecosystems in post-industrial and other areas degraded by unsustainable human activities should be considered one of the priority elements of the green transformation of the economy. Implemented fully and seriously, the green transformation of the economy, in which an important role is played by pro-climate, pro-environmental, pro-biodiversity and thus realistically also pro-social policies, should also fully take into account the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Unfortunately, this is still not practiced in all parts of the world.
I am conducting research on this issue. I have included the conclusions of my research in the following article:
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT AS A KEY ELEMENT OF THE PRO-ECOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ECONOMY TOWARDS GREEN ECONOMY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
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In view of the above, I address the following question to the esteemed community of scientists and researchers:
Why included in Goal 15 (out of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals) is the restoration of the natural environment of biodiverse ecosystems in post-industrial areas, the restoration of highly biodiverse forest ecosystems, the development of reforestation programs, which should be implemented on a large scale already by 2020 (Task 15.1. included in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: By 2020, ensure the protection, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and other ecosystems, particularly forests, wetlands and drylands, and mountains, in accordance with international commitments). still not implemented in some countries?
Should the restoration of the natural environment of biodiverse ecosystems, including highly biodiverse forest ecosystems in post-industrial and other areas degraded by unsustainable human activities be considered one of the priority elements of the green transformation of the economy?
Why is the restoration of the natural environment of biodiverse ecosystems not recognized everywhere as one of the priority elements of the green transformation of the economy?
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Dariusz Prokopowicz
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The recognition of the restoration of the natural environment as a priority element of the green transformation of the economy varies across regions and contexts due to several factors:
1. Short-Term Economic Priorities: In many cases, short-term economic priorities take precedence over long-term environmental considerations. Governments and businesses may prioritize immediate economic growth and job creation over-investments in environmental restoration, especially in regions where economic development is urgently needed.
2. Lack of Awareness and Understanding: There may be a lack of awareness and understanding about the importance of the natural environment for human well-being and economic prosperity. Some policymakers and stakeholders may underestimate the value of ecosystem services, such as clean air, water, and biodiversity, and the role they play in supporting livelihoods and economic activities.
3. Trade-offs and Conflicting Interests: The pursuit of environmental restoration often involves trade-offs and conflicting interests, particularly in regions where natural resources are exploited for economic gain. Industries reliant on unsustainable practices may resist efforts to restore ecosystems that would disrupt their operations or require changes to their business models.
4. Resource Constraints: Limited financial resources and technical capacity can hinder efforts to prioritize environmental restoration, especially in low- and middle-income countries where competing development priorities exist. Governments may face budgetary constraints and lack the necessary expertise to implement restoration projects effectively.
5. Political Will and Leadership: The political will and leadership required to prioritize environmental restoration may be lacking in some regions. Policymakers may prioritize other issues perceived to be more pressing or politically expedient, especially in contexts where environmental concerns are not central to public discourse or electoral agendas.
6. Institutional Barriers: Institutional barriers, such as bureaucratic inertia, regulatory hurdles, and vested interests, can impede efforts to prioritize environmental restoration. Inefficient governance structures and a lack of coordination among relevant stakeholders may hamper the development and implementation of coherent policies and initiatives.
Addressing these challenges requires concerted efforts to raise awareness about the importance of environmental restoration, build capacity for implementing restoration projects, mobilize financial resources, overcome political resistance, and strengthen governance mechanisms to facilitate the green transformation of the economy. By recognizing the intrinsic value of nature and integrating environmental considerations into decision-making processes, societies can move towards a more sustainable and resilient future.
Because like in the Americas, Hawaii, Israel, Tibet, Guam and other Pacific islands, and Australia, the indigenous peoples are not in charge any more, so nothing is sacred.
Whereas my Native American ancestors, everything was sacred and "local" so you needed to keep your local ecosystems intact and thriving, or your people would suffer.
Now, all of the environment on our planet, is one big huge commodity market place, as Lame Deer says in his book, "Lame Deer Seeker of Visions" that every blade of grass has a price tag attached to it.
So "Ecological Restoration" is a foreign word, when everyone is picking the bones off of what is left of the world's ecosystems, and making money off selling them.
However, the Saudis and 24 other countries realize through their "Middle East Green Initiative" that restoration is the ONLY answer to solve Global Warming, and so have started the planting of 50 billion trees.
These other means like "Carbon Capture" will never work because that CO2 you have put into the ground, you will need to keep an eye on, so that it does not leak out for the next 100,000 years, which is longer than humans have been around for.
The restoration of the natural environment is less of a priority for the green transformation of the economy because it gives ecosystem benefits which are consumed by global citizens not only those who work for restoration so people think it is not their own responsibility, it is other people's responsibility or global / all peoples responsibility.
¿Por qué la restauración del medio ambiente natural no se reconoce en todas partes como uno de los elementos prioritarios de la transformación verde de la economía?
No se reconoce porque no le conviene a las grandes empresas ya que se debe de tener a estas alturas una mentalidad de exigir a las empresas de que muestren su plan de economía circular antes de poner su empresa en cualquier lado del país que fuere, son otros tiempos y la restauración no debería de darse si se tiene un plan de economía circular en todas las empresas.
Pero si es el caso se debe de contar con el apoyo de profesionales que lleven a cabo la restauración de una manera correcta.