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PROTECTING ECOSYSTEMS - IDEAS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier our planet and its people become. Ecosystem restoration can help end poverty, fight climate change, and prevent loss of flora and fauna on every continent and in every ocean. Below are two examples of successful ecological projects.
The Great Green Wall
The goal of this project is to create the largest living structure on the planet. The plan is to restore 100 million hectares of damaged land, limit the amount of carbon dioxide and create 10 million green jobs in Africa. This will provide rich land, food security, and improve the region’s ability to deal with climate change. Since its launch in 2007, Ethiopia and Nigeria have restored millions of hectares of land, and Senegal has planted more than 10 million trees.
Belize Barrier Reef
The Belize Barrier Reef was once described as the most amazing reef in the West Indies. It is home to a large diversity of plants and animals. Itis Belize’s top tourist destination, popular for scuba diving and snorkelling, and a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Between 2009 and 2018, it was declared endangered because of pollution and the destruction of its ecosystems. However, because of conservation efforts, a large part of the reef is now protected. There are seven marine reserves. Belize has also stopped oil drilling near the Barrier Reef, banned plastic products, and created ‘no-take zones’, where removing plants and animals is not allowed.
| The Great Green Wall | Belize Barrier Reef |
1. It is a marine ecosystem of rich biodiversity. |
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2. Its aim is to build the world’s biggest living structure. |
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3. Millions of trees have been planted in several African countries. |
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4. The government has taken measures to restore and protect the ecosystem |
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| The Great Green Wall | Belize Barrier Reef |
1. It is a marine ecosystem of rich biodiversity. (Đây là một hệ sinh thái biển đa dạng sinh học phong phú.) | ✔ | |
2. Its aim is to build the world’s biggest living structure. (Mục đích của nó là xây dựng cấu trúc sống lớn nhất thế giới.) | ✔ | |
3. Millions of trees have been planted in several African countries. (Hàng triệu cây đã được trồng ở một số nước châu Phi.) | ✔ | |
4. The government has taken measures to restore and protect the ecosystem (Chính phủ đã thực hiện các biện pháp để phục hồi và bảo vệ hệ sinh thái.) | ✔ |
