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In order to develop and implement evidence-based and scientifically sound methods for monitoring and assessing DLDD and their consequences, a holistic approach is of utmost importance. It is vital to build bridges between the many different disciplines, sectors and society as a whole, in order to develop and establish integrative solutions for a more sustainable future. Providing a platform for…

In this issue of Planet@Risk the state of the art collections, grey literature summaries, case studies for good practices and scientific reports shall provide guidance to governments and non-governmental actors alike on why they should and how they can, together, reduce risks and vulnerabilities and to increase resilience and sustainability

Copernicus is a European system for monitoring the Earth. Copernicus consists of a complex set of systems which collect data from multiple sources: earth observation satellites and in situ sensors such as ground stations, airborne and sea-borne sensors. It processes these data and provides users with reliable and up-to-date information through a set of services related to environmental and…

Through research and in practice, climate change and the associated pressures have been linked to different forms of hu-man mobility including migration, displacement and planned relocation. Some countries have begun asking how they may address the needs of individuals on the move for reasons related in part to climate change. Because individuals’ needs and challenges vary across types of human…

Large-scale investments in land are spreading faster than ever before across the global south. Often these investments target lands governed by customary rights that are not adequately recognized and protected under national laws, or sites where governments lack the capacity to enforce the law. Land deals that change the use of land and natural resources have wide implications for indigenous…

The report ,The Gender Advantage: Women on the front line of climate change, shows that successful adaptation to climate change means recognizing the role of women smallholder farmers. It describes the lives of millions of women around the world who have been able to better support their families and communities because on gender-sensitive adaptation. "At IFAD, we believe in people-centered…