Life on Land

Sustainable Development Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Click on the case studies below to find out what programs, projects and policies are being implemented in cities around the globe to accomplish Goal 15.

Learn more about the targets and indicators of SDG 15 at UN Sustainbale Development Knowledge Platform.

Case studies

40 case studies available.

Portoviejo’s Linear Park
Portoviejo, Ecuador

Portoviejo’s Linear Park

Taking reconstruction as an opportunity for implementing nature-based solutions for recovery.

Altépetl program
Mexico City, Mexico

Altépetl program

Altépetl is a social program to support activities aimed at preserving and restoring the ecosystems and agro-ecosystems in Mexico City.

Green Challenge
Award
Mexico City, Mexico

Green Challenge

A program that contributes to the mitigation and adaptation of climate change, risk management and the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services.

SISS-Geo
Award
São José dos Pinhais, Brazil

SISS-Geo

A collaborative technology platform that monitors wildlife health risks

The IGNITION Project
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

The IGNITION Project

Increasing green infrastructure in Greater Manchester to help stop the effects of climate change.

GreenQuays
Award
Breda, Netherlands

GreenQuays

Urban river regeneration through nature inclusive quays

Guangzhou Ecological Belt Master Plan
Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou Ecological Belt Master Plan

A blue-green infrastructure network to improve the environment

SISS-Geo
São José dos Pinhais, Brazil

SISS-Geo

A collaborative technology platform that monitors wildlife health risks

Pierre-Dansereau Park
Montréal, Canada

Pierre-Dansereau Park

A network of sustainable public spaces