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Becoming land degradation neutral is not simply about restoring degraded lands. It is about self interest making sure the land can still provide food and fresh water for us, our children, and to the third and fourth generations. It is about giving every child, from Mongolia to Afghanistan and from Ethiopia to China, the fighting chance for a better life. If this all sounds too good to be true,…

Sustainable Land Management (SLM) represents a holistic approach to achieving long-term productive ecosystems by integrating biophysical, socio-cultural and economic needs and values. SLM is one of the main mechanisms to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN). To foster and facilitate the adoption of SLM practices that address DLDD while mitigating climate change and enhancing climate…

Transformative projects and programmes along with innovative finance are at the core of successful action to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality. Today, the pressure on global land resources is greater than ever. The Earth’s population is fast approaching the 10 billion mark. We will need more food, more energy and more water from the land to survive. These everincreasing demands on the land…

This report identifies, analysesand presents for discussion key issues concerning the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in ensuring food security by 2030, particularly in developing countries. The report also highlights contributions by Member Stateson good practices and lessons for applying STI for food security. Chapter I provides an …

Decision 8/COP.13Enhancingthe implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through the enhancement, strengthening and promotion of capacity buildingThe Conference of the Parties, Recallingarticle 19 of the the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD),Also recallingdecision 3…

Why sand and dust storms matter Sand and dust storms are a global environmental problem that affects the health and livelihoods of millions of people across the world. These storms, which have increased in frequency, intensity and geographical range in recent decades, have an immense impact on the global economy, forcing airports and schools to close, interrupting supply…