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Earth Network Project
The Earth Network project was launched in 2021 with the support of the Government of Italy. It brings together over 380 experts from more than 60 countries, encompassing diverse biodiversity-related fields that include land restoration, environmental management and environmental law.
The specialists volunteer to put their unique skillsets and knowledge at the disposal of sites designated by UNESCO which request their assistance. The Earth Network covers all scientific domains and proudly combines different forms of knowledge: scientific, practitioner, local and indigenous.
On the ground, these experts provide technical advice, collect data, build partnerships, and provide training tailored to the specific needs and priorities of each UNESCO-designated site.
The Earth Network contributes to strengthening the knowledge base on ecosystem management, restoration and resilience in UNESCO designated sites or candidate sites. The Earth Network embraces diverse knowledge systems, including scientific, practitioner, indigenous and local knowledge systems.
Experts mobilised through the Earth Network are key contributors to the UNESCO Biodiversity Portal. This is the first global multidisciplinary database covering UNESCO designated sites, as well as a repository of good practices, projects and initiatives addressing issues related to biodiversity and sustainable use. The Earth Network project was launched in 2021 with the support of the Government of Italy. It brings together over 380 experts from more than 60 countries, encompassing diverse biodiversity-related fields that include land restoration, environmental management and environmental law. The specialists volunteer to put their unique skillsets and knowledge at the disposal of sites designated by UNESCO which request their assistance. The Earth Network covers all scientific domains and proudly combines different forms of knowledge: scientific, practitioner, local and indigenous. On the ground, these experts provide technical advice, collect data, build partnerships, and provide training tailored to the specific needs and priorities of each UNESCO-designated site.
