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Recent research and debates on land degradation have put a spotlight on the role of industrial agriculture and unsustainable management of cropland and grazing land as key drivers of land degradation. The findings of the IPBES assessment report on Land Degradation and Restoration show that ‘the main direct drivers of land degradation and associated biodiversity loss are expansion of crop and…

A call to action: 20 interventions that will matter. The report’s Call to Action identifies 20 points where interventions can create transformative and accelerated progress towards multiple goals and targets in the coming decade. These targeted actions are based on the recent scientific literature analysing the deeper systemic interconnections that identify synergies and trade-offs between…

This briefing note explores the linkages between land degradation, poverty and inequality, making the case that investing in Land Degradation Neutrality (Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 15.3) matters not only for the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems, but also for some of the most pressing country priorities, such as ending poverty (SDG 1) and reducing inequality (SDG 10).…

The world’s leading climate science organizations have joined forces to produce a landmark new report for the United Nations Climate Action Summit, underlining the glaring – and growing gaps – between agreed targets to tackle global warming and the actual reality. The report, United in Science, includes details on the state of the climate and presents trends in the emissions and…

Land degradation exacerbates the unique vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to environmental challenges, such as climate change, flash floods, soil erosion, lagoon siltation, coastal erosion and sea level rise, undermining their economic potential. Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in SIDS,…

These technical guidelines review and present technical information for implementing the three key pillars of drought risk reduction policy and management plans. The guidelines also provide support for the 10-step process of drought management planning and implementation, especially step 5 (World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Global Water Partnership (GWP) 2014). …