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Deserts and desert margins are unique, highly adapted ecosystems that support important plant and animal diversity as well as over 500 million people – nearly 8 per cent of the global population. One of the harshest terrains inhabited by humans, they can also be a major driver of innovation. The Kubuqi Desert, the 7th largest desert in China, is almost completely encircled by the…

Africa's growing demand for food has been met increasingly by imports from the global market. This, coupled with rising global food prices, brings ever-mounting food import bills. In addition, population growth and changing demand patterns will double demands over the next 10 years. Two key issues must be addressed: (a) establishing a consistent and stable policy environment for regional trade in…

An international research project has collected genetic data associated with environmental stress in crop plants to help breeders create stronger cultivars. Climate change scenarios predict that crops will be at increased risk in the future, due to drought and high temperatures. Thus, there is an urgent need for new cultivars and strategies to mitigate this threat to global food security. …

The European Climate Adaptation Platform (CLIMATE-ADAPT) is a partnership between the European Commission (DG CLIMA, DG Joint Research Centre and other DGs) and the European Environment Agency. CLIMATE-ADAPT aims to support Europe in adapting to climate change. It is an initiative of the European Commission and helps users to access and share data and information on: • Expected…

The last decades have seen increasing efforts to better understand pastoralist livelihoods and apply a more holistic perspective in pastoralism-related interventions. Increased dialogue with and among pastoralist communities has been established. However, these efforts need strengthening to make a real impact on pastoralists’ livelihoods and allow pastoralists to better voice their concerns.

Power Point Presentation for the Global Landscapes Forum London, 10 June 2015 WHY AN INVESTMENT FUND? 12 million hectares of land are degraded every year by human activities. By rehabilitating this land: we create a land degradation neutral economy, we achieve food security by 2050, we contribute to biodiversity conservation , we mitigate climate change by sequestering up to 20% of…