Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
Forests provide food and shelter for the entire planet. Sustainable forest management, conservation of terrestrial ecosystems, natural resources management, and protection of biodiversity are necessary for reversing the human footprint. Reversing desertification and combating the degradation of lands depends on conservation efforts and policies that establish protected lands, spark replanting initiatives, and expand forest areas. Human activities and climate change threaten the terrestrial environment. Sustainable development of wetlands, drylands, mountains and inland freshwater habitats will result in a degradation-neutral planet.
Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss, and protect life on land
Forests provide food and shelter for the entire planet.
Sustainable forest management, conservation of terrestrial ecosystems, natural resources management, and protection of biodiversity are necessary for reversing the human footprint. Reversing desertification and combating the degradation of lands depends on conservation efforts and policies that establish protected lands, spark replanting initiatives, and expand forest areas. Human activities and climate change threaten the terrestrial environment. Sustainable development of wetlands, drylands, mountains and inland freshwater habitats will result in a degradation-neutral planet.
Why It Matters
Humans share basic needs including breathing air, drinking water, and consuming food. Each of these life essential activities depends on the healthy existence of forests. Additionally, humans turn to the forest for spiritual fulfillment and religious practices. Land degradation threatens the livelihood of 1.6 billion people that depend on the rich biodiversity and protection provided by the forest. Additionally, forests are responsible for maintaining healthy soils, production of plant extracts for medicine production, and healthy ecosystems that strengthen the health and well-being of individuals.
Why It Matters
Humans share basic needs including breathing air, drinking water, and consuming food. Each of these life essential activities
depends on the healthy existence of forests. Additionally, humans turn to the forest for spiritual fulfillment and religious practices. Land degradation
threatens the livelihood of 1.6 billion people that depend on the rich biodiversity and protection provided by the forest. Additionally, forests are responsible for maintaining healthy soils, production of plant extracts for medicine production, and healthy ecosystems that strengthen the health and well-being of individuals.
Blue Chip Action
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July 2, 2019
Blue Chip Foundation co-founders Jennifer Gross and Peter Stengaard traveled to Casina Pío IV to provide support and participate in the Pan-American Judges’ Summit on Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine.
October 9, 2017
SDG USA's 'America's Goals for 2030' promotes sustainable development through ethical employment, universal healthcare, and environmental safety in the U.S.
By Blog Owner
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September 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation donated 5,000 smartphones to Ghana’s healthcare system at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in New York.
By Blog Owner
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May 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation, represented by founder Jennifer Gross, was part of the T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin on May 29 and 30, 2017. Gross, who serves on the leadership council of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, found the event a tremendous success.
Global Action
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October 23, 2017
Focusing on wildlife conservation for sustainable development, Brandee Chambers, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) addressed delegates from over 120 countries in the Philippines saying, “Development without regard for the environment is not sustainable.
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September 7, 2017
The Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Fund launched recently in order to reverse desertification. Coinciding with a global summit in China, the initiative is focused on raising additional investment & collaboration among stakeholders to protect existing terrestrial habitats.
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June 29, 2017
According to the United Nations, the most vulnerable areas susceptible to environmental threats exist in the Tropics. The International Day of the Tropics marks, “the extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting unique challenges and opportunities nations of the Tropics face.”
Blue Chip Action
By Blog Owner
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July 2, 2019
Blue Chip Foundation co-founders Jennifer Gross and Peter Stengaard traveled to Casina Pío IV to provide support and participate in the Pan-American Judges’ Summit on Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine.
October 9, 2017
SDG USA's 'America's Goals for 2030' promotes sustainable development through ethical employment, universal healthcare, and environmental safety in the U.S.
By Blog Owner
•
September 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation donated 5,000 smartphones to Ghana’s healthcare system at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in New York.
By Blog Owner
•
May 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation, represented by founder Jennifer Gross, was part of the T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin on May 29 and 30, 2017. Gross, who serves on the leadership council of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, found the event a tremendous success.
Global Action
By Blog Owner
•
October 23, 2017
Focusing on wildlife conservation for sustainable development, Brandee Chambers, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) addressed delegates from over 120 countries in the Philippines saying, “Development without regard for the environment is not sustainable.
By Blog Owner
•
September 7, 2017
The Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Fund launched recently in order to reverse desertification. Coinciding with a global summit in China, the initiative is focused on raising additional investment & collaboration among stakeholders to protect existing terrestrial habitats.
By Blog Owner
•
June 29, 2017
According to the United Nations, the most vulnerable areas susceptible to environmental threats exist in the Tropics. The International Day of the Tropics marks, “the extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting unique challenges and opportunities nations of the Tropics face.”
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Initiatives
Millennium Villages Project
The Millennium Villages Project is a research initiative of the Earth Institute at Columbia University led by Professor Jeffrey Sachs aligned with an integrated economic framework to alleviate poverty through rural development.
Ethics In Action
Co-founded by Blue Chip Foundation, Ethics in Action seeks to advance religious and civic collaboration in support of the moral obligations and ethical principles of human dignity, necessary for achieving a global framework of sustainable and integral development.
2 Million Community Health Workers
The Community Health Workers Program is a sustainable health initiative responsible for integrating a broad array of sustainable development goals. It will reach isolated and underserved communities with rapidly trained community members who provide health care services at scale.
Peace Project
Set to launch in 2018, the Peace Project is an interdisciplinary exhibition that examines the causes and consequences of conflict in Lebanon, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Rwanda, Indochina, and Colombia.
Partners
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January 17, 2018
The objective of the (SDSN) is to accelerate the progress of achieving the United Nations (Sustainable Development Goals) and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
By Blog Owner
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January 5, 2018
Learn about Blue Chip & VII poverty reduction efforts. VII Foundation is a charitable non-profit media and educational organization dedicated to documentary filmmaking for social impact.
By Blog Owner
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January 5, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization oversees the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and other programs including the Sustainable Districts Program, Connect to Learn, the Lead Farmer Program, and the Two Million Community Health Workers (CHW) Campaign.
Initiatives
Millennium Villages Project
The Millennium Villages Project is a research initiative of the Earth Institute at Columbia University led by Professor Jeffrey Sachs aligned with an integrated economic framework to alleviate poverty through rural development.
Ethics In Action
Co-founded by Blue Chip Foundation, Ethics in Action seeks to advance religious and civic collaboration in support of the moral obligations and ethical principles of human dignity, necessary for achieving a global framework of sustainable and integral development.
2 Million Community Health Workers
The Community Health Workers Program is a sustainable health initiative responsible for integrating a broad array of sustainable development goals. It will reach isolated and underserved communities with rapidly trained community members who provide health care services at scale.
Peace Project
Set to launch in 2018, the Peace Project is an interdisciplinary exhibition that examines the causes and consequences of conflict in Lebanon, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Rwanda, Indochina, and Colombia.
Partners
By Blog Owner
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January 17, 2018
The objective of the (SDSN) is to accelerate the progress of achieving the United Nations (Sustainable Development Goals) and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
By Blog Owner
•
January 5, 2018
Learn about Blue Chip & VII poverty reduction efforts. VII Foundation is a charitable non-profit media and educational organization dedicated to documentary filmmaking for social impact.
By Blog Owner
•
January 5, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization oversees the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and other programs including the Sustainable Districts Program, Connect to Learn, the Lead Farmer Program, and the Two Million Community Health Workers (CHW) Campaign.
Take the Pledge:
I pledge to do my part to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in my own city. I will promote awareness, provide resources where I can, and work toward our shared goal: a sustainable world.
Take the Pledge:
I pledge to do my part to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
in my own city. I will promote awareness, provide resources where I can, and work toward our shared goal: a sustainable world.
