Life on Land
Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss. For SMEs, this means conserving nature, reducing land degradation, and promoting responsible land use, while supporting local wildlife conservation efforts.
A practical example, local and repeatable
A Yorkshire based eco tourism business saw the value in restoring the local woodland and wetlands to help protect local wildlife. They partnered with a local charity to plant trees, established a no waste policy, and created educational events around sustainable land management. Their efforts helped increase foot traffic to their nature tours and created a new revenue stream from eco conscious customers.
- Planted native trees to restore habitat
- Started a waste free policy for tours
- Created educational programmes on land restoration
- Increased bookings and repeat customers
- More trust from eco conscious tourists
- Expanded partnerships with local environmental groups
They updated their SDG:Zero listing with “wildlife restoration”, “native tree planting”, and “sustainable tourism Yorkshire”. This improved visibility for searches like “eco tours Yorkshire” and “nature restoration businesses”.
Quick explainer video
Learn how SDG 15 supports local SMEs, and how sustainable land use and wildlife conservation can be part of your business.
Practical actions for SMEs
Protect and restore native vegetation and reduce environmental impact from your business.
Adopt methods that avoid land degradation and support long term ecosystem health.
Avoid deforestation, promote eco friendly land use and better sourcing.
Encourage biodiversity by planting native species and improving habitats locally.
Improve soil quality through rotation, composting, and nature friendly land practices.
Listing copy examples you can use
We support local restoration projects, focusing on tree planting and wildlife protection.
We promote sustainable land practices that enhance soil health and protect biodiversity.
We work with local environmental groups to protect species and habitats.
Simple metrics to track
Track hectares restored, planted, or conserved over time.
Monitor biodiversity changes through sightings, habitat improvements, or partner reporting.
Track percentage of eco friendly and responsibly sourced materials used.
Turn nature protection into a business asset
Customers appreciate businesses that take care of the environment. By protecting nature and promoting sustainable land practices, you can build trust and increase customer loyalty. Add SDG 15 to your SDG:Zero listing, then update your actions for greater visibility.