Countries have already promised to restore 1 billion hectares – an area larger than China – as part of international climate, nature, and land goals. However, little is known about the progress or quality of this restoration. With the World Restoration Flagships, the UN is honouring the best examples of large-scale and long-term ecosystem restoration in any country or region, embodying the 10 Restoration Principles of the UN Decade.
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Namami Gange
India |A concerted effort to restore India’s most sacred river, which is an economic lifeline for more than 500 million people and supports countless species.
Multi-country Mountain Flagship
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kyrgyzstan, Rwanda, Serbia, Uganda |This flagship showcases initiatives in three diverse regions that are making mountain ecosystems more resilient.
Small Island Developing States
Vanuatu, Comoros, Saint Lucia |This initiative aims to restore whole landscapes and show how island nations can build sustainable “blue” economies around healthy marine ecosystems.
Central American Dry Corridor
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Dominican Republic |Turbo-charging and replicating the restoration of entire landscapes through the building and sharing of resources, knowledge and climate-smart practices.
Building with Nature in Indonesia
Indonesia |Instead of simply planting mangroves, this initiative is applying an innovative approach using semi-permeable sea walls made of natural materials to trap mud and sediments.