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.

Drwinka River Park
Kraków, Poland

Drwinka River Park

Addressing Urban forest management challenges in a complex setting

Industrial Forest Project Ruhr Area
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Industrial Forest Project Ruhr Area

Urban regeneration of industrial sites to improve nature conservation and socio-cultural integration.

Llobregat&Co
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

Llobregat&Co

Promoting nature-based solutions through collaboration and gamification

Improving Traffic Safety near Schools
Award
Xianning, China

Improving Traffic Safety near Schools

A low-carbon initiative to change travel behaviours