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T1 Our Planet: Climate for Life
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 climate change
K1 biodiversity
K1 ecosystem
K1 protected area
K1 ocean
K1 carbon
K1 desertification
K1 forestry
K1 sustainable development
PB United Nations Environment Programme
SN 1013-7394
YR 2014
FD 2014-11
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9285
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9285
NO The interaction between biodiversity, climate change and protected areas are the focus of this issue of Our Planet. Protected areas are important carbon storage facilities, so their maintenance and expansion is a key contributor to mitigating climate change. Protected areas also supply many essentials required to sustain humankind. By protecting biodiversity, we also protect ourselves.   In addition to featuring thought-provoking articles from 11 eminent contributors, the issue also highlights work UNEP is undertaking related to climate change mitigation—such as mapping non-timber values of forests in great ape habitat—and showcases recent innovations in environmental conservation.    Paul McCartney, former Beatles star, is the environmental champion of this Our Planet
NO here, he discusses his long-held environmental interests and his passionate stance on reducing meat consumption.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 22, 2026