World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June of every year. The theme of this year’s environment day is Ecosystem Restoration. This year Pakistan will act as global host of the day (UNEP).
What is Ecosystem Restoration
The concept of ecosystem restoration is built upon two basic principles. Firstly, providing assistance in the recovery of already degraded ecosystems. Secondly, conserving the ecosystem that is still intact (UNEP). Healthier ecosystems are very important for maintaining food security. In addition to that, it is vital to fight global warming. Restoration of ecosystem can be carried out in two ways:
According to UNWTO, it can be achieved through six lines of actions.
It is now high time to scale-up sustainable production and consumption, encourage ecotourism and push for efficient use of natural resources. Ecological restoration through responsible tourism can help us shape the future with better growth and prosperity.
The concept of ecosystem restoration is built upon two basic principles. Firstly, providing assistance in the recovery of already degraded ecosystems. Secondly, conserving the ecosystem that is still intact (UNEP). Healthier ecosystems are very important for maintaining food security. In addition to that, it is vital to fight global warming. Restoration of ecosystem can be carried out in two ways:
- Actively planting and strengthening ecosystems.
- Removing anthropogenic pressures.
- Responsible Tourism and Ecosystem Restoration
According to UNWTO, it can be achieved through six lines of actions.
- Robust public health
- Social inclusion
- Biodiversity conservation
- Climate action
- Circular economy
- Good governance and finance
It is now high time to scale-up sustainable production and consumption, encourage ecotourism and push for efficient use of natural resources. Ecological restoration through responsible tourism can help us shape the future with better growth and prosperity.