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Healthy nature for better food systems: UN awards new World Restoration Flagships
The UN announced four new World Restoration Flagships in Rome, aiming to revitalize ecosystems and enhance food security, crucial for combating global degradation.
- On October 15, 2025, the United Nations Environment Programme revealed four new World Restoration Flagships during an event at the Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters in Rome.
- These flagship projects focus on restoring degraded ecosystems, improving community incomes, and strengthening food security, vital for the global food industry and biodiversity.
- Countries involved include South Korea, which is part of the initiative to enhance sustainable agricultural practices and restore ecosystems vital for food production.
- The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration emphasizes collaboration among nations and organizations to combat ecological degradation and ensure a sustainable future for communities worldwide.
Why It Matters
This initiative underscores the urgent need to address ecosystem degradation, impacting millions reliant on healthy environments for food security. As nations collaborate on these projects, their success could lead to enhanced agricultural productivity and biodiversity conservation, setting a precedent for global environmental policies.