Unit summary

The case studies in this unit are from different parts of the world and highlight different types of conservation actions related to the specific environmental conditions associated with the locations. The unit highlights women-led projects and the impact of their actions.

The case studies include examples of using water management in the fight against droughts, wildlife management and managing coastlines by using trees and plants. Many of the case studies show the importance of plants and forests, which lessen the negative impacts of climate change worldwide because trees absorb carbon as they grow.