TED Talks Daily The global movement to restore nature's biodiversity | Thomas Crowther
Oct 17, 2020
In this enlightening conversation, Thomas Crowther, an ecosystem ecology professor and driving force behind the UN's Trillion Trees Campaign, shares groundbreaking insights on biodiversity restoration. He discusses innovative strategies for reviving ecosystems and the crucial role of forests in combating climate change. Crowther introduces Restor, an interactive platform empowering everyone to participate in ecological restoration. His engaging narrative blends cutting-edge research with community-driven initiatives, highlighting our collective responsibility for a greener future.
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Biodiversity and Climate Change
- Thomas Crowther's research aimed to understand biodiversity's role in climate change.
- He wanted to quantify how forests could help carbon sequestration.
Global Forest Data Collection
- Crowther's team built a global network of experts and gathered data from 1.2 million forests.
- This allowed them to develop machine learning models to predict forest structure and carbon storage worldwide.
Reforestation Potential
- The models revealed potential for over 1 trillion new trees, capturing substantial atmospheric carbon.
- This highlighted the immense potential of reforestation in mitigating climate change.