Ecography,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
43(7), P. 979 - 989
Published: March 24, 2020
The
remarkable
biodiversity
of
the
Brazilian
Amazon
is
poorly
documented
and
threatened
by
deforestation.
When
undocumented
areas
become
deforested,
in
addition
to
losing
fauna
flora,
we
lose
opportunity
know
which
unique
species
had
occupied
a
habitat.
Here
quantify
such
knowledge
loss
calculating
how
much
has
been
deforested
will
likely
be
until
2050
without
having
its
tree
flora
sufficiently
documented.
To
this
end,
analysed
399
147
digital
specimens
nearly
6000
relation
official
deforestation
statistics
future
scenarios.
We
find
that
2017,
30%
all
localities
where
collected
were
mostly
deforested.
Some
300
000
km
2
(12%;
485
25
×
grid
cells)
single
specimen
recorded.
An
additional
250
000–900
severely
under‐collected
rainforest
2050.
If
sampling
cover
area,
effort
increase
two‐
six‐fold.
Nearly
255
or
7%
easily
accessible
but
does
yet
remain
under‐collected.
Our
study
highlights
progressing
increases
risk
hyper‐diverse
flora.
Global Change Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
27(8), P. 1518 - 1546
Published: Feb. 1, 2021
Abstract
Nature‐based
solutions
(NbS)—solutions
to
societal
challenges
that
involve
working
with
nature—have
recently
gained
popularity
as
an
integrated
approach
can
address
climate
change
and
biodiversity
loss,
while
supporting
sustainable
development.
Although
well‐designed
NbS
deliver
multiple
benefits
for
people
nature,
much
of
the
recent
limelight
has
been
on
tree
planting
carbon
sequestration.
There
are
serious
concerns
this
is
distracting
from
need
rapidly
phase
out
use
fossil
fuels
protect
existing
intact
ecosystems.
also
expansion
forestry
framed
a
mitigation
solution
coming
at
cost
rich
biodiverse
native
ecosystems
local
resource
rights.
Here,
we
discuss
promise
pitfalls
framing
its
current
political
traction,
present
recommendations
how
get
message
right.
We
urge
policymakers,
practitioners
researchers
consider
synergies
trade‐offs
associated
follow
four
guiding
principles
enable
provide
society:
(1)
not
substitute
rapid
fuels;
(2)
wide
range
land
in
sea,
just
forests;
(3)
implemented
full
engagement
consent
Indigenous
Peoples
communities
way
respects
their
cultural
ecological
rights;
(4)
should
be
explicitly
designed
measurable
biodiversity.
Only
by
following
these
guidelines
will
design
robust
resilient
urgent
sustaining
nature
together,
now
into
future.
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
92(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2020
Amazonian
biodiversity
is
increasingly
threatened
due
to
the
weakening
of
policies
for
combating
deforestation,
especially
in
Brazil.
Loss
animal
and
plant
species,
many
not
yet
known
science,
just
one
among
negative
consequences
Amazon
deforestation.
Deforestation
affects
indigenous
communities,
riverside
as
well
urban
populations,
even
planetary
health.
Amazonia
has
a
prominent
role
regulating
Earth's
climate,
with
forest
loss
contributing
rising
regional
global
temperatures
intensification
extreme
weather
events.
These
climatic
conditions
are
important
drivers
emerging
infectious
diseases,
activities
associated
deforestation
contribute
spread
disease
vectors.
This
review
presents
main
impacts
on
infectious-disease
dynamics
public
health
from
One
Health
perspective.
Because
Brazil
holds
largest
area
rainforest,
emphasis
given
Brazilian
scenario.
Finally,
potential
solutions
mitigate
diseases
presented
perspectives
researchers
different
fields.
Global Change Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
27(23), P. 6025 - 6058
Published: Oct. 11, 2021
Land-based
climate
mitigation
measures
have
gained
significant
attention
and
importance
in
public
private
sector
policies.
Building
on
previous
studies,
we
refine
update
the
potentials
for
20
land-based
>200
countries
five
regions,
comparing
"bottom-up"
sectoral
estimates
with
integrated
assessment
models
(IAMs).
We
also
assess
implementation
feasibility
at
country
level.
Cost-effective
(available
up
to
$100/tCO2
eq)
is
8-13.8
GtCO2
eq
yr-1
between
2020
2050,
bottom
end
of
this
range
representing
IAM
median
upper
estimate.
The
cost-effective
estimate
about
40%
available
technical
potential
line
achieving
a
1.5°C
pathway
2050.
Compared
potentials,
represent
more
realistic
actionable
target
policy.
approximately
50%
from
forests
other
ecosystems,
35%
agriculture,
15%
demand-side
measures.
varies
sixfold
across
regions
assessed
(0.75-4.8
GtCO2eq
)
top
15
account
60%
global
potential.
Protection
ecosystems
present
particularly
high
efficiency,
provision
co-benefits,
relatively
lower
costs.
suggests
that
governance,
economic
investment,
socio-cultural
conditions
influence
likelihood
are
realized.
A
substantial
portion
(80%)
developing
LDCs,
where
barriers
greatest
concern.
Assisting
overcome
may
result
quantities
near-term,
low-cost
while
locally
important
adaptation
development
benefits.
Opportunities
among
vary
widely
depending
types
available,
their
co-benefits
risks,
feasibility.
Enhanced
investments
country-specific
plans
accommodate
complexity
urgently
needed
realize
large
improved
land
stewardship.
Perspectives in Ecology and Conservation,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 91 - 103
Published: July 1, 2019
Brazil's
environmental
legislation
obliges
private
properties
to
retain
a
fixed
proportion
of
their
total
area
with
native
vegetation,
the
so-called
"Legal
Reserves".
Those
areas
represent
practically
one
third
country's
vegetation
and
are
well
known
for
role
in
biodiversity
protection
provisioning
wide
range
ecosystem
services
landowners
society.
Despite
relevance,
this
instrument
has
been
criticized
by
part
agribusiness
sector
its
representatives
Brazilian
Congress.
The
Legal
Reserve
requirement
is
said
be
too
restrictive
impede
full
expansion
agricultural
activities,
thus
detrimental
development
country.
Here,
we
critically
analyze
arguments
employed
justification
recently
proposed
bill
that
aims
completely
extinguish
Reserves.
We
demonstrate
used
mostly
unsupported
data,
evidence
or
theory,
besides
being
based
on
illogical
reasoning.
Further,
synthesize
principal
benefits
Reserves,
including
health
economic
benefits,
emphasize
importance
these
reserves
water,
energy,
food,
climate
securities,
addition
primary
function
assisting
maintenance
landscapes.
also
highlight
Reserves
key-component
effective
less
expensive
nature-based
solutions,
should
considered
as
assets
Brazil
rather
than
liabilities.
Based
available
sound
scientific
agreement
strongly
oppose
any
attempt
weaken
Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(13), P. 2596 - 2596
Published: July 2, 2021
Replanting
trees
helps
with
avoiding
desertification,
reducing
the
chances
of
soil
erosion
and
flooding,
minimizing
risks
zoonotic
disease
outbreaks,
providing
ecosystem
services
livelihood
to
indigenous
people,
in
addition
sequestering
carbon
dioxide
for
mitigating
climate
change.
Consequently,
it
is
important
explore
new
methods
technologies
that
are
aiming
upscale
fast-track
afforestation
reforestation
(A/R)
endeavors,
given
many
current
tree
planting
strategies
not
cost
effective
over
large
landscapes,
suffer
from
constraints
associated
time,
energy,
manpower,
nursery-based
seedling
production.
UAV
(unmanned
aerial
vehicle)-supported
seed
sowing
(UAVsSS)
can
promote
rapid
A/R
a
safe,
cost-effective,
fast
environmentally
friendly
manner,
if
performed
correctly,
even
otherwise
unsafe
and/or
inaccessible
terrains,
supplementing
overall
manual
efforts
globally.
In
this
study,
we
reviewed
recent
literature
on
UAVsSS,
analyze
status
technology.
Primary
UAVsSS
applications
were
found
be
areas
post-wildfire
reforestation,
mangrove
restoration,
forest
restoration
after
degradation,
weed
eradication,
desert
greening.
Nonetheless,
low
survival
rates
seeds,
future
diversity,
weather
limitations,
financial
constraints,
seed-firing
accuracy
concerns
determined
as
major
challenges
operationalization.
Based
our
survey
qualitative
analysis,
twelve
recommendations—ranging
need
publishing
germination
results
linking
operations
offset
markets—are
provided
advancement
applications.
Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
99(3), P. 753 - 777
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
ABSTRACT
Weed
communities
influence
the
dynamics
of
ecosystems,
particularly
in
disturbed
environments
where
anthropogenic
activities
often
result
higher
pollution.
Understanding
existing
between
native
weed
and
invasive
species
is
crucial
for
effective
management
normal
ecosystem
functioning.
Recognising
potential
resistance
to
invasion
can
help
identify
suitable
plants
restoration
operations.
This
review
aims
investigate
adaptations
exhibited
by
non‐native
weeds
that
may
affect
invasions
within
environments.
Factors
such
as
ecological
characteristics,
altered
soil
conditions,
potentially
confer
a
competitive
advantage
relative
or
are
analysed.
Moreover,
roles
biotic
interactions
competition,
mutualistic
relationships,
allelopathy
shaping
described.
Emphasis
given
consideration
key
factor
provides
insights
conservation
efforts
Additionally,
this
underscores
need
further
research
unravel
underlying
mechanisms
devise
targeted
strategies.
These
strategies
aim
promote
mitigate
negative
effects
By
delving
deeper
into
these
insights,
we
gain
an
understanding
ecosystems
develop
valuable
species,
restore
long‐term
sustainability.
Finance & Accounting Research Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 408 - 420
Published: March 21, 2024
Climate
finance
plays
a
critical
role
in
supporting
developing
nations
to
mitigate
and
adapt
the
impacts
of
climate
change.
This
comprehensive
review
examines
multifaceted
assisting
countries
their
efforts
address
change
challenges.
The
begins
by
providing
an
overview
global
landscape,
highlighting
key
sources
finance,
including
public
funds,
private
investments,
innovative
financing
mechanisms.
It
then
explores
allocation
distribution
analyzing
trends,
disparities,
challenges
accessing
utilizing
funds
among
nations.
Furthermore,
assesses
effectiveness
mitigation
adaptation
activities
countries.
case
studies
best
practices
illustrate
how
has
been
utilized
renewable
energy
projects,
enhance
resilience
vulnerable
communities,
promote
sustainable
development.
Additionally,
evaluates
governance
institutional
frameworks
governing
international
financial
institutions,
national
governments,
civil
society
organizations
mobilizing
disbursing
funds.
Moreover,
opportunities
associated
with
scaling
up
meet
growing
needs
discusses
issues
such
as
transparency,
accountability,
alignment
development
priorities.
mechanisms,
green
bonds,
insurance,
carbon
pricing,
potential
avenues
for
additional
resources
action
In
conclusion,
this
underscores
importance
achieve
goals.
highlights
need
enhanced
cooperation,
policy
coherence,
investment
mobilization
accelerate
build
most
regions.
By
leveraging
effectively
efficiently,
can
transition
low-carbon,
climate-resilient
economies
while
advancing
objectives.
Keywords:
Assess,
Climate,
Finance,
Developing
Nations,
Support.
