| Loss of wildlife habitats and biodiversity. |
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SDG 15: Life on land, Target 15.2 |
Forests have higher biodiversity than other farmland. |
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SDG 13: Climate action, Target 13.1 |
Biodiversity helps balance the global carbon cycle. |
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| Families relying on farming for survival are affected more than others. |
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SDG 1: No poverty, Target 1.4 |
Ensuring the land ownership rights of farmers helps to protect the livelihoods of vulnerable populations. |
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SDG 2: Zero hunger, Target 2.3 |
Soybeans and palm oil are both globally significant crops. |
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SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth, Target 8.3 |
Small farms need support to be sustainable, including having an adequate number of workers. |
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| Deforestation worsening climate change, which has other impacts, like affecting crop growth. |
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SDG 13: Climate action, Target 13.2 |
Deforestation removes trees that take in CO₂. |
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SDG 2: Zero hunger, Target 2.4 |
Climate and weather patterns changing affects soil quality. |
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SDG 15: Life on land, Target 15.1 |
Restoration of forests can help mitigate carbon. |
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| Forest loss disrupting soil water content, and groundwater movement. |
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SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation, Target 6.6 |
Forests are considered water-related ecosystems, and deforestation can lead to changes in groundwater flow. |
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SDG 2: Zero hunger, Target 2.4 |
Crops need consistent access to water and can be especially sensitive to changes that can lead to flooding or drought. |
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SDG 13: Climate action, Target 13.3 |
Education about soil’s role in climate and groundwater movement can help populations understand the importance of maintaining forested lands. |
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SDG 15: Life on land, Target 15.3 |
Deforestation changes groundwater infiltration, leading to soil drying out and eroding faster. |
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| Food supplies being threatened by unsustainable practices. |
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SDG 2: Zero hunger, Target 2.3 |
Food production can be increased by using sustainable practices rather than expanding farms into forested areas. |
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SDG 3: Good health and well-being, Target 3.9 |
Farmers often use hazardous chemicals to prevent pests and non-crop plants from invading their farms. |
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SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production, Target 12.2 |
Using sustainable farming practices can reduce the “footprint” of farms on the environment. |
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| Weak enforcement of laws or lack of international cooperation to prevent illegal logging. |
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SDG 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Target 16.6 |
Countries that allow deforestation should be held accountable, as this affects the global climate. |
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SDG 15: Life on land, Target 15.1 |
Forested lands can be used sustainably if logging is balanced with conservation and restoration efforts. |
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals, Target 17.11 |
Some communities and/or countries depend on logging for revenue. |
