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An assessment of the situation at the global level and identification of gaps, areas requiring urgent attention, risks and challenges (guiding questions (a) and (b))
Nature provides important benefits for humans and can enable a transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies and help overcome some of our most critical development challenges. It contributes to food and water security, can enable health benefits, and provide important elements of disaster risk reduction and climate change mitigation strategies. While humanity as a whole depends on nature to deliver its services, especially poor and rural communities often rely directly on nature for their livelihoods. If we are truly aiming at leaving no one behind, we must ensure that the supportive functions of our planet are sustained...
