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Goal 15: Life on Land
A Better WorldVolume 4
Actions and commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals
A Tudor Rose publication in partnership with UNCCD for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF 2018) and beyond
“ Congratulations for a well done job on Living Land and thanks for all the trouble you went through to get it here.” Wagaki Wischnewski, UNCCD Secretariat
“ Congratulations on a successful completion of the project Together We Stand.” Myriam Kusayanagi, World Humanitarian Summit, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian
Affairs (OCHA)
“ Agree to Differ looks great – superb layout, thanks a lot! And thanks for our collaboration, which I enjoyed.” Ann-Belinda Preiss, Bureau of Strategic Planning, UNESCO
“ Many thanks for working together with FAO on Family Farming. Your all-round publishing and logistical support has been much appreciated” Rachel Tucker, Office for Corporate Communication, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Welcome
What lead agencies from UN say about our human development publications
Since 1999, Tudor Rose has published 27 books in partnership with the United Nations and its agencies, covering a diverse range of subjects from disaster reduction, water management and climate science to intercultural dialogue and humanitarian assistance. The books are read extensively by the human development sector and especially by community leaders in vulnerable regions around the globe.
The books are close collaborations between individual UN agencies, UN member states and civil sector organisations, all committed to a better future for the world. Principally published under UN copyright, they have widened the knowledge of people in vulnerable communities, giving them inspiration to better their lives in a sustainable way. With the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, Tudor Rose has expanded its human development publishing portfolio with the creation of a series of volumes entitled A Better World, each dedicated to one of the 17 SDGs. The forthcoming volume will cover Goal 15: Life on Land, and will be published in July 2018 in partnership with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), with whom Tudor Rose collaborated on Living Land, published for the UN Decade for Deserts and the Fight Against Desertification (2010–2020).
This document is intended for prospective contributors to A Better World. It contains a summary of our plans for the publication and information on what you need to do to ensure your projects and initiatives are profiled in the Goal 15 edition of July 2018. We look forward to working with you on this compelling volume.
Sean NicklinPublisher, A Better World
[email protected]+44 11 63 18 07 35
All Tudor Rose publications undertaken for the United Nations are printed using paper certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) system, which promotes responsible management of the world’s forests.
Tudor Rose is a full participant and signatory to the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate citizenship and sustainability initiative.
Human development stakeholders
Albania • Algeria • Argentina • Australia • Austria • Azerbaijan • Bangladesh • Belgium • Brazil • Bulgaria • Cambodia
Canada • Chile • China • Colombia • Croatia • Czech Republic • Denmark • Ecuador • Egypt • Estonia • Finland • France • Germany • Hungary • Iceland • India • Indonesia • Iran • Ireland • Israel • Italy • Japan • Jordan • Kazakhstan Kenya • Korea, Rep of • Kuwait • Latvia • Lebanon • Lithuania • Luxembourg • Malaysia • Mauritius • Mexico • Mongolia
Montenegro • Morocco • Namibia • Netherlands • New Zealand • Nigeria • Norway • Pakistan • Peru • Philippines • Poland Portugal • Qatar • Romania • Russian Federation • Saudi Arabia • Serbia • Singapore • Slovakia • Slovenia • South Africa
Spain • Sweden • Switzerland • Thailand • Turkey • United Arab Emirates • United Kingdom • USA • Uruguay
Civil Society
UN Member States
United Nations and Agencies
Tudor Rose is proud to have partnered with many leading human development organisations across the three principle stakeholder groups for almost two decades including the United Nations and its agencies, UN member states and civil society institutions worldwide. A Better World is a collaborative landmark publication that will engage many of these organisations to come together and once again address critical international issues.
The Sustainable Development GoalsA Better World is a series of landmark publications that will bring together subject matter experts to present best practice guidance for civil society leaders on each of the sustainable development goals.
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
• The conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services
• Promotion of the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halting deforestation, restoring degraded forests and substantially increasing afforestation and reforestation globally
• Combat desertification, restoring degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and striving to achieve a land degradation-neutral world
• Ensuring the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity
• Actions to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species
• Fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources
• Actions to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and halting demand and supply of illegal wildlife products
• Measures to prevent the introduction and impact of invasive alien species
• Integrated ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts
• Mobilization and increase in financial resources from all sources to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems
• Mobilization of resources from all sources and at all levels to finance sustainable forest management and provision of incentives to developing countries to advance such management, including for conservation and reforestation
• Enhancement of global support for efforts to combat poaching and trafficking of protected species.
Key subjects to be covered in Volume 4 of A Better WorldTerrestrial ecosystems provide a series of goods, raw materials for construction and energy, food and a series of ecosystem services including the capture of carbon, maintenance of soil quality, provision of habitat for biodiversity, maintenance of water quality, as well as regulation of water flow and erosion control, therefore contributing to reduce the risks of natural disasters such as floods and landslides, regulate climate and maintain the productivity of agricultural systems. Maintaining those ecosystems greatly support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.
Preserving diverse forms of life on land requires targeted efforts to protect, restore and promote the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial and other ecosystems. Goal 15 focuses specifically on managing forests sustainably, restoring degraded lands and successfully combating desertification, reducing degraded natural habitats and ending biodiversity loss.
A Better World: Volume 4 will focus fully on the protection, restoration and promotion of sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainable management of forests, combating desertification, and the halt and reverse of land degradation and biodiversity loss. A Better World will be a fully illustrated 200-page book with over 80 authors relating their work in active efforts to make Goal 15 a reality. Their commentaries will draw upon experiences around the world at international, regional, national and local community levels of activity.
A Better World will reflect the progress and challenges in this essential topic, highlighting good practices in a wide variety of societies and disciplines. The book will be launched by UNCCD at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF 2018) in July 2018.
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
A Better World — volume 4
Published By Human Development Forum with Tudor Rose
With the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, Tudor Rose and its Human Development Forum has accepted the challenge to expand their human development publishing with the creation of a series of volumes, each dedicated to one or more of the 17 SDGs. Entitled A Better World, this third volume first published in March 2018 covers Goal 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all. Civil society organizations should work to keep governments accountable, invest in water research and development, and promote the inclusion of women, youth and indigenous communities in water resources governance.
Generating awareness of these roles and turning them into action will lead to win-win results and increased sustainability and integrity for both human and ecological systems.
A Better World Volume 3 reflects the progress and challenges in this essential topic, highlighting good practices in a wide variety of societies and disciplines. By focusing on the experiences and livelihoods of people, especially those in vulnerable human habitats, the book shows the benefits of best policy and practices, and how these may develop further as we come to terms with a changing and more turbulent world. This innovative endeavour is a striking example of sharing respective resources to engage the many official governmental, international organisations, institutional and professional interests in displaying the extent and variety of their efforts to make the world a better place.
Published By Human Development Forum with Tudor Rose
With the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, Tudor Rose and its Human Development Forum has accepted the challenge to expand their human development publishing with the creation of a series of volumes, each dedicated to one or more of the 17 SDGs. Entitled A Better World, this second volume first published in May 2017 covers Goal 16: Just, Peaceful and Inclusive Societies Sustainable Development Goal 16 and the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies provides for specific targets to reduce violence, strengthen institutions and improve decision making processes. Since the adoption of the Agenda, the focus has shifted to bridging these pledges to deeds, thus placing high expectations on the larger UN system to scale-up actions to not only achieve these globally-agreed outcomes by 2030, but to do so within a context of constant flux and vulnerability..
A Better World Volume 2 reflects the progress and challenges in this essential topic, highlighting good practices in a wide variety of societies and disciplines.
By focusing on the experiences and livelihoods of people, especially those in vulnerable human habitats, the book shows the benefits of best policy and practices, and how these may develop further as we come to terms with a changing and more turbulent world. This innovative endeavour is a striking example of sharing respective resources to engage the many official governmental, international organisations, institutional and professional interests in displaying the extent and variety of their efforts to make the world a better place.
The book was released digitally in May 2017 for launch at 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku (5–6 May 2017). To see a digital edition of the book, please click here.
Published By Human Development Forum with Tudor Rose
With the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, Tudor Rose and its Human Development Forum has accepted the challenge to expand their human development publishing with the creation of a series of volumes, each dedicated to one or more of the 17 SDGs.
Entitled A Better World, this volume first published in November 2016 covers Goal 5: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
While the world has achieved progress towards gender equality and women’s empowerment under the Millennium Development Goals (including equal access to primary education between girls and boys), women and girls continue to suffer discrimination and violence in every part of the world. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision-making processes will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large.
A Better World Volume 1 reflects the progress and challenges in this essential topic,
highlighting good practices in a wide variety of societies and disciplines. By focusing on the experiences and livelihoods of people, especially those in vulnerable human habitats, the book shows the benefits of best policy and practices, and how these may develop further as we come to terms with a changing and more turbulent world. This innovative endeavour is a striking example of sharing respective resources to engage the many official governmental, international organisations, institutional and professional interests in displaying the extent and variety of their efforts to make the world a better place.
The book was printed in November 2016, and first released by UN Women (UNHQ, NY) for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign starting 25th November. Several other UN agencies supported the book, incorporating the title in their advocacy and social media campaigns.
To see a digital edition of the book, please click here.
Future Perfect Published May 2012
A Better World will be published by Tudor Rose, the company behind many prestigious books in the human development sector, including:
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A co-publication between Tudor Rose and UNDESA, Future Perfect was published to coincide with Rio+20, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
Sustainable development means ensuring a decent livelihood for all people in all parts of the world, while keeping within our planetary resource boundaries, so as to ensure prosperous livelihoods for future generations too.
Rio+20 is as much about renewing the spirit of Rio 1992 – the original Earth Summit – as about setting the stage for the next
20 years and beyond. So Future Perfect seeks to make people aware of what sustainable development means to those in different parts of the world and in different walks of life. It is also intended to inspire all stakeholders – governments, major groups of society, the United Nations system and other intergovernmental organizations as well as millions of private citizens everywhere – to make their own contributions and commitments to a sustainable future.
To see a digital edition of the book, please click here.
Tudor Rose collaborated with United Nations to publish this book for the United Nations Decade for Deserts and the Fight Against Desertification (2010–2020).
Living Land is a fully illustrated 192-page document featuring 45 authors who draw upon their experiences around the world at international, national and local levels of activity to discuss their efforts to stop desertification. Commentaries focus on the key topics of land degradation through climate change, unsustainable agriculture, poor management of water resources, urbanization, demographic pressure, youth employment, migration and business opportunities.
Living Land reflects the progress and challenges in this essential topic, highlighting good practices in a wide variety of societies and disciplines. By focusing on the experiences and livelihoods of people, especially those in vulnerable human habitats, the book strives to project the benefits of experience into future actions and institutional commitments to better understanding and effective actions in achieving future sustainable development of dryland areas.
For background on the book on the UNCCD website please click here.
To see a digital edition of the book, please click here.
Living Land Published October 2015
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A collaboration between Tudor Rose and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), to coincide with the first World Humanitarian Summit (Istanbul, 23–24 May 2016). This fully illustrated, 168-page book brings together the knowledge, experiences and expertise of organisations and individuals who are striving to find better ways to meet the needs of millions of people affected by conflicts and disasters in our rapidly changing world.
The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance has nearly doubled in the past decade, and each day we are faced with fresh stories detailing the challenges that confront us as an international community. Millions of people are displaced, and their lives and livelihoods threatened by crises ranging from the effects of climate change and weather-related disasters
to conflicts and pandemics that threaten us all. No single country or organization can deal with these issues alone. Collective action and partnership are the only ways to truly tackle these global, interconnected issues.
Together We Stand draws upon experiences around the world at international, regional, national and local levels of activity. It brings together inspiring stories from humanitarian actors in a vast range of situations and communities, displaying the extent and variety of their efforts to empower people to better prepare for and respond to crises, and be more resilient to shocks.
For background on the book on the OCHA/WHS website please click here.
To see a digital edition of the book, please click here.
Together We Stand Published May 2016
Free Flow is a co-publication between Tudor Rose and UNESCO to commemorate the International Year of Water Cooperation 2013. The objective of the Year was to raise awareness, both on the potential for increased cooperation, and on the challenges facing water management in light of the increase in demand for water access, allocation and services. The Year highlights the history of successful water cooperation initiatives, as well as identifying burning issues on water diplomacy, transboundary water management, water education and institutional development, financing cooperation, national/international legal frameworks, and the linkages with the Millennium Development Goals.
A digital edition of Free Flow was promoted at Stockholm World Water Week by both UNESCO and the host institute, with the hard-copy publication being co-launched by the Director General of UNESCO and the Hungarian President at the World Water Summit in Budapest in October 2013.
To read details about the book launch, and upload a digital version of the book, please visit the dedicated UNESCO book page here.
Free Flow Published September 2013
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Family Futures was published by Tudor Rose in cooperation with DESA-DSPD for the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family (IYF) in 2014.
The IYF has offered an opportunity to refocus on the role of families in development; take stock of recent trends in family policy development; share good practices in family policy making; review challenges faced by families worldwide and recommend solutions.
By cataloguing the experiences and livelihoods of people, especially those in vulnerable situations, Family Futures was created to project the benefits of focusing on the family unit
in overall development efforts. It also emphasises how family-oriented policies and programmes can contribute to achieving sustainable development goals.
The public-private partnership between Tudor Rose and DESA-DSPD is a striking example of sharing resources to engage governments, international and civil society organisations, academics and other shareholders in pooling their efforts to make the world a better place.
Details of the publication appear here.
A digital edition of the book is live here.
Deep Roots was co-published by Tudor Rose and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to commemorate the 2014 International Year of Family Farming (IYFF). The book comprises articles from family farming experts throughout the world with the aim of raising the profile of family farming and smallholder farming by focusing world attention on its significant role in eradicating hunger and poverty, providing food security and nutrition, improving livelihoods, managing natural resources, protecting the environment, and achieving sustainable development, in particular in rural areas.
The goal of the 2014 IYFF is to reposition family farming at the centre of agricultural, environmental and social policies
in national agendas by identifying gaps and opportunities to promote a shift towards a more equal and balanced development.
Deep Roots digital edition was made available for the Global Dialogue in Rome in October 2014 – an event designed to take stock of the momentum created during the IYFF and set the tone for a pro-family farming agenda for action post-2014. The printed edition was launched in December 2014 at the closing ceremony of the IYFF in Manila, Philippines.
Details of the publication and its successful launch in Manila appear here.
A digital edition of the book is live here.
Deep Roots Published December 2014
Family Futures Published March 2014
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Agree to Differ
Climate Sense
Risk Returns
The Full Picture
Published in April 2011 for launch at the 3rd Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Risk Returns focuses on the experiences and livelihoods of people in vulnerable human habitats and shows how natural disasters have shaped their lives.
Group on Earth Observations (GEO) was launched in response to calls for international collabo-ration in exploiting the growing potential of Earth observations to support decision-making. In 2007, Tudor Rose worked with GEO to produce this book, bringing together the views and experiences of earth observation experts from across the world.
Tomorrow TodayTomorrow Today was pub-lished for UNESCO in 2010 as part of ongoing efforts in promoting the United Nations Decade of Education for Sus-tainable Development (DESD) (2005–2014). The book features more than 75 authors relating their work in education for sustainable development.
Forests for People is a fully illustrated 300-page book for the International Year of Forests. With over 100 authors relating their work in sustainable forestry, it launched in January 2012 at the closing ceremony of Forests 2011.
Forests for People
Agree to Differ was created as a collaboration between Tudor Rose and UNESCO in aid of the International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures (2013–2022).
Agree to Differ was launched in May 2015 at the 3rd World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku.
Climate Sense is a collabora-tion between World Meteoro-logical Organization (WMO) and Tudor Rose with the aim of delivering effective knowl-edge about climate predic-tion to decision makers. The book was launched at World Climate Conference-3, Geneva, in 2009 by Mr Michel Jarraud, Secretary-General, WMO.
Click here to view the complete catalogue of Tudor Rose Human Development books.
For further information contact Sean Nicklin, Publisher: [email protected] +44 11 63 18 07 35
