The Challenge Paper builds on the understanding about climate dynamics in drylands and the role of uncertainty, risk and resilience. It situates this debate in the context of rapid global change - of climate, economy and geopolitics. It emphasizes adaptive potentials, the value of dryland ecosystem services and the investment and marketing opportunities they offer.

Table of content:

Chapter 1: Drylands in a changing world
Chapter 2: A new paradigm of dryland development
Chapter 3: Adapting to climate risk and change
Chapter 4: Realising the true value of ecosystem services
Chapter 5: Investing drylands
Chapter 6: Linking drylands with markets
Chapter 7: Rights, reform, risk and resilience
Chapter 8: Action for the world's drylands