UN publishes largest restoration assessment at COP17: 252M ha restored in 149 countries

At COP17 in Armenia, the UN released its largest assessment on land restoration, reporting 252 million hectares restored across 149 countries. The report likely tracks progress against global restoration targets, but details on methodology and remaining gaps are unclear. This matters as it provides a baseline for international climate and biodiversity commitments.

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