Making Peace with Nature - A scientific blueprint to tackle the climate, biodiversity and

Disclaimers The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory or city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its fron- tiers or boundaries. [...] And finally, the “toxic trail” of economic growth – that safeguarding the health and well-being of current and fu- pollution and waste which results every year in the prema- ture generations means safeguarding the health of our planet. [...] It has been a privilege to oversee the production and peer review of the report by the eminent group of experts and advisors appointed by Inger Andersen, the Executive Director of UNEP, for their leading contributions to and intimate understanding of the interface between science and policy in addressing the environmental challenges of today. [...] The presentation of the findings from the assessments ners and the science communications editor, in particular is the responsibility of the authors of the current report. [...] prevent extinctions and maintain nature’s life-supporting contributions, biodiversity conservation and restoration • Reducing inequalities and the risk of social conflict requires must be integral to the many uses of terrestrial, freshwater the minimization and reversal of environmental degra- and marine ecosystems, and coupled with an expanded dation and declines in natural resources.