Humans rely heavily on agriculture, both as an economic resource and for social development. It is what brings food to the table and it is also an important source of income for many families and countries, especially in Africa and Latin America. At the same time, natural resources such as water, forests and animal life are being threatened by human activities, with consequences ranging from drought and deterioration of land to poaching and trafficking of wildlife. To combat these requires a concerted effort that restore land and wildlife to health and use these resources responsibly going forward for food production and economic development. In this course, you will learn about the challenges facing our land, what is being done around the world, and how you can help protect the Earth and promote Goal 15.
Plants provide 80% of our human diet. Forests account for 30% of the Earth’s surface.
Between 1990 and 2015, the world’s forests have diminished from 31.7% to 30,7% of the total landmass on Earth.
How many statistics do we have to share read before realising that life on land is a crucial part to our existence. From farming to deforestation, this course is meant to raise awareness about the issue in simple terms, all while focusing on taking action today! Who says we have to wait until 2030?
Unit 1 - What is Goal 15: Life On Land
Unit 2 - What are the Targets of Goal 15?
Unit 3 - What is For Dinner?
Unit 4 - What can You Do to Protect Life on Land?
