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Science-policy brief: Sustainable land use systems – the path forward to collectively achieve Land Degradation Neutrality

This publication presents science-based evidence concerning sustainable land use systems (SLUS) and the potential of the SLUS approach to achieve land degradation neutrality (LDN) targets, reduce inequalities, achieve social justice, improve economic viability and, consequently, help achieve multiple United Nations sustainable…

Science-policy brief: Sustainable land use systems – the path forward to collectively achieve Land Degradation Neutrality
Science-policy brief: The global threat of drying lands: Regional and global aridity trends and future projections

For the first time, the aridity crisis has been documented with scientific clarity, revealing an existential threat affecting billions around the globe. The analysis points to human-caused climate change as the primary driver of this shift. Greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation, transport, industry and land use changes warm the planet and other human activities warm the planet…

Science-policy brief: The global threat of drying lands: Regional and global aridity trends and future projections
Promoting synergies between Land Degradation Neutrality and climate change adaptation

The report is envisioned as a supplement to the guidelines of the NAP process. It offers a step-by-step approach to integrating the principles and objectives of the LDN framework within climate change adaptation planning. It identifies where and how these broad goals intersect, and it reveals how activities, knowledge, training, monitoring and funding sources can be better leveraged when they…

Promoting synergies between Land Degradation Neutrality and climate change adaptation
Harmony in action for land restoration: Linking social protection, financial inclusion and disaster risk finance

This report serves as a roadmap for policymakers, drawing 2pathways to where the objectives of land restoration, social protection, financial inclusion and disaster risk management intersect. These synergies can make land restoration fair and equitable, respecting land rights and the tenure of those who often rely on these lands as both a home and as a source of livelihood. By centering…

Harmony in action for land restoration: Linking social protection, financial inclusion and disaster risk finance