
ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/SDPD/2011/Technical paper.3/Rev.1
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Reports & studies
Cluster: 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination
Focus Area: Natural resource sustainability, Climate change
SDGs: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life On Land
Keywords: Environment, Forests, International days, Nature conservation
World Environment Day, Forests: Nature at Your Service, 5 June 2011
May 2011
This document presents the importance of forests in providing natural materials such as timber, fuel, paper and medicinal plants while helping sustain the quality and availability of water. It particularly shows the role of forests in the ESCWA region as a rich resource and a shelter for different types of animals. However, the absence of adequate management and unsustainable use of the natural resources have a serious impact on the forests of the ESCWA region.
Related content
Natural resource sustainability
, Climate change
This document presents the importance of forests in providing natural materials such as timber, fuel, paper and medicinal plants while helping sustain the quality and availability of water. It particularly shows the role of forests in the ESCWA region as a rich resource and a shelter for different types of animals. However, the absence of adequate management and unsustainable use of the natural resources have a serious impact on the forests of the ESCWA region.