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Deforestation means hunger — Global Us

October 21, 2024

The indigenous population in Indonesia is suffering from hunger because too many rainforests have been cut down. In Mauritania, the desert is endangering cultural heritage. And: Making the most of invasive species.

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There are eight billion people on Earth and we are better connected than ever before. How can we make use of that? Global 3000 is now Global Us - because now, more than ever, we need to act together.

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