Forests are more than just trees. Covering 1/3 of the Earth, they play a vital role in combatting the climate crisis. Forests provide many health benefits for humans, such as fresh air, nutritious foods, clean water, space for recreation and more. Many medicinal drugs are also plant-based and come from forests. Yet, global deforestation continues at an alarming rate. Thursday's International Forest Day is an opportunity to prioritize the restoration of our forests, which can help create new jobs, mitigate the climate emergency, safeguard biodiversity and support human health. 📸: unep #IntlForestDay #GlobalGoals #ClimateAction #ForNature