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 Nazwa Revalina R (Question) 

-Article topic 15

1. 1. What ecosystems are explicitly mentioned in Target 1 of Sustainable Development Goal 15?

2. 2. According to the Future We Want document, why are mountain ecosystems considered essential for sustainable development?

3. 3. In which year did the General Assembly proclaim the International Year of Mountains, and what was the significance of that year?

4. 4. What specific challenges do fragile mountain ecosystems face, as highlighted in the paragraph?

5. 5. According to Chapter 13 of Agenda 21, what are some key resources that mountains provide, aside from water and energy?

   
   

   Isma Alhusna (Answer)

   
   

   1. 1. Mountains are explicitly mentioned among the ecosystems to be conserved, restored, and sustainably used in line with international agreements.

   2. 2. The Future We Want recognizes the benefits derived from mountain regions as essential for sustainable development, emphasizing their crucial role in providing water resources and acknowledging their significance as the home to indigenous people and local communities.

   3. 3. The General Assembly proclaimed 2002 as the International Year of Mountains, emphasizing the global recognition of the importance of mountain ecosystems.

   4. 4. Fragile mountain ecosystems face vulnerability to adverse impacts such as climate change, deforestation, forest degradation, land use change, land degradation, natural disasters, and the marginalization of communities.

   5. 5. Chapter 13 of Agenda 21 notes that mountains are important sources of water, energy, biological diversity, minerals, forest products, agricultural products, and recreation.

      
      

      Isma Alhusna Nurhayati (Question) - Article topic 14 1. Why are oceans, seas, and coastal areas considered critical to sustainable development? 2. How many people depend on marine and coastal resources for their livelihoods, according to the provided information? 3. Which sustainable development goal (SDG) specifically focuses on oceans, seas, and marine resources? 4. According to the information, what is emphasized as crucial for the successful contribution of oceans and marine resources to human well-being? 5. How is the link between oceans, seas, and marine resources, and human well-being described in the context of sustainability? Nazwa Revalina Ruslan (Answer)

      1. Oceans, seas, and coastal areas cover over two-thirds of the Earth's surface, contain 97% of the planet's water, and contribute to sustainable development by providing livelihoods, supporting food security, regulating the climate, and hosting biodiversity. 2. Over three billion people depend on marine and coastal resources for their livelihoods. 3. SDG 14 aims to "Conserve and sustainable use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development." 4. Ecosystem integrity, characterized by properly functioning biogeochemical and physical processes, is crucial for the successful contribution of oceans and marine resources to human well-being. 5. The link between oceans, seas, and marine resources and human well-being is dynamic. While an increase in human well-being is often associated with some environmental impact, a more sustainable use of resources can potentially reduce negative anthropogenic impacts on the marine environment.