About 80% of all the planet’s land animals and plants inhabit forests, yet it covers just 31% of the world’s total land area. It’s estimated that between 200 million and 350 million people live in or next to forests and rely on them for water, food, shelter and their livelihoods. World Wildlife Day, on 3 March 2021, centres on the theme “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet” to acknowledge the role forests play and the indigenous knowledge that can keep them safe.
The rest of the week
On
Monday, 1 March, the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research will host a seminar in which Judge Dennis Davis will unpack the implications of the 2021 Budget for vaccine funding, inclusive growth and poverty reduction. Join at 4pm here.