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Land restoration, is among the cheapest solution to ClimateChange, while at the same time creating multiple opportunities such as food security, energy, green jobs & health. “The science is clear, our planet is in danger,” said Thiaw, Executive Secretary of UNCCD. Thiaw believes hope lies in a different approach to land use. UNCCD’s efforts to restore land made barren…

From species extinction to waste, land degradation to climate change and pollution, from Kenya to Australia, India, and France, this two-part special explores some of the most urgent environmental problems facing the planet — and how they might be solved. In part two, we hear about deforestation in Kashmir, puzzling water scarcity in Kenya and attempts to reduce severe air pollution in Delhi.

The essence of the work of Kiss the Ground is this deep reverence for life. A conversation about ecology, soil trees, and all the layers of the biology and living things that contribute to our existence. Interconnection and love of the world. Hosted by Ryland Engelhart. kisstheground.com​.. On today's podcast, you are going to have the opportunity to hear from John D. Liu, who is…

The UNCCD participated the Structured Expert Dialogue of the UNFCCC second Periodic Review to help identify gaps and opportunities in the efforts to keep global warming in check below 1.5 degrees. Together with representatives of CBD and WHO they outlined the linkages between the work of their agencies and climate change, illustrating the major challenges and potential solutions, while a…

GBO-5: ❖Assesses progress in implementing Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and achievement of Aichi Biodiversity Targets ❖Provides scientific basis for the post-2020 Global biodiversity framework ❖Draws upon CBD national reports, indicators, assessment reports and scientific literature Overarching message: Climate change and biodiversity loss are…

In 2019,close to 750million–or nearly one in ten people in the world were exposed to severe levels of food insecurity. The world is not on track to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030. If recent trends continue,the number of people affected by hunger would surpass 840 million by 2030. A preliminary assessment suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic may add up to 132 million people to the…