the Bonn Challenge

The Bonn Challenge is a global effort launched in 2011 to restore degraded and deforested lands, aiming to recover 150 million hectares of such areas by 2020 and 350 million hectares by 2030. Restoring forests helps improve biodiversity, protect water sources, combat climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide, and support local communities. Countries, organizations, and businesses commit to these restoration targets, often through reforestation and sustainable land management practices. The initiative emphasizes collaborative global action to restore ecosystems, enhance resilience, and promote sustainable development.