Post by UNESCO

The forests within UNESCO-designated sites capture around 15% of all carbon absorbed by forests globally. Spread across #WorldHeritage sites, #BiosphereReserves and #UNESCOGeoparks, these forests play a critical role in regulating the climate, storing carbon and protecting biodiversity. UNESCO’s new report estimates that these sites store around 240 gigatons of carbon, equivalent to nearly two decades of current global emissions if released. As climate pressures intensify, protecting these landscapes is not only an environmental imperative but essential for the future of people, nature and the planet. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eipfPQqY