29 There are already many tree planting
initiatives proposed or under way that are driven by a range of concerns, from climate change and desert expansion to
soil conservation and making cities more habitable.
This is also in line with UNEP's Green Economy
initiative as for the same dollar, euro, peso or yuan not only are we combating climate change, but potentially delivering additional economic, environmental and developmental benefits from improved water supplies,
soil stabilization and reduced biodiversity losses alongside new kinds of green jobs in natural resource management and
conservation.