Our Scans · (LF.15) Life on Land · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss,

• [New] Spain's vast land area offers opportunities for reforestation and soil carbon sequestration projects. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Italy's geographical diversity offers opportunities for forestry and land use projects. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The European Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 emphasizes integrating nature restoration into climate action. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, has issued Nature Expectations - guidance for portfolio companies as they assess, disclose, and manage risks arising from impacts on land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems. JD Supra
• [New] A company budgeting a $500 million expansion in a region with Indigenous land overlaps must now carry a materially higher legal and compensation risk than was true twelve months ago. / Australia investing.com
• [New] Degraded coastal communities in the UK could soon be transformed by floating wetlands as part of a drive to boost biodiversity. Positive News
• [New] Reductions in grazing livestock that promote plant growth could enable ecosystems to capture more atmospheric carbon dioxide, benefiting the global climate. EurekAlert!
• [New] Many low-elevation Arabica zones will likely become unsuitable by 2050, while some higher, currently cool forested areas could become prime coffee land. / Ethiopia General Warfield's Coffee
• [New] By 2050, nearly half of current coffee land could become unusable for specialty-grade production. General Warfield's Coffee
• [New] The Pact seeks to halt and reverse biodiversity loss to put nature on a path to recovery for the benefit of people and the planet in cities worldwide by 2030. UN Decade on Restoration
• [New] BP's Tangguh gas facility forced village relocation, threatens major mangrove forests, and has faced accusations of security links that target Papuan communities and activists. The Asia Cable
• [New] Restoring seagrass habitats presents Qatar with an opportunity to fulfil commitments made during the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] In addition to MPAs other conservation management tools will be required such as Other area based Effective Conservation Means to contribute to the health of Qatar's marine ecosystems. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] Geospatial mapping of pesticide-associated cancer risk revealed an intricate interplay among population disparities, land use and Peru's diverse geography. Nature
• [New] The UK government recognises that current land use is not sustainable and that there is now an unprecedented opportunity to define a better land strategy that responds fully to the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable development. Nature
• [New] Common Mistake: Relying only on clearing more land for agricultural growth ignores Brazil's potential for yield gains from better farm management and precision technologies, while risking environmental damage. Farmonaut
• [New] The Amazon Basin Reforestation Pact, signed in 2026, aims to restore 150 million acres of degraded land by 2035, combining indigenous knowledge with modern forestry technology. ROTARY Eco Club
• [New] Land classified as Grade 1, using the UK's Agricultural Land Classification, has little or no limitations and will consistently achieve high yields for most crops. GOV.UK
• Spain has recorded damage to 22,000 hectares of agricultural land: a figure that could nearly double according to the agriculture minister. youth4planet
• The Mediterranean oak borer has already killed thousands of oak trees in the San Francisco Bay area; it also threatens urban forests and valued oak savannahs in Oregon. Center for Invasive Species Prevention
• The initiative, led by Brazil and a coalition of tropical forest countries, could bridge the gap between biodiversity and climate agendas. EN Integrity Next

Last updated: 13 April 2026