Restoring nature can help prevent wildfires and floods: "It's basic risk management"

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Restoring nature can help prevent wildfires and floods: "It's basic risk management"

Restoring degraded ecosystems can bring estimated economic benefits of €1.8 billion and help mitigate natural disasters, such as rural wildfires and droughts, before they occur.

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Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.

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