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This article examines lake drying and livelihood dynamics in the context of multiple stressors through a case study of the “Small Lake Chad” in the Republic of Chad. Livelihoods research in regions experiencing persistent lake water fluctuations has largely focused on the well-being and security of lakeshore dwellers. Little is known about the mechanisms through which lake drying…

Context Lake size has declined on breeding grounds for international populations of waterfowl. Objectives Our objectives were to (1) model the relationship between waterfowl species richness and lake size; (2) use the model and trends in lake size to project historical, contemporary, and future richness at 2500+ lakes; (3) evaluate mechanisms for the species–area…

In recent decades, climate change has been of great concern due to its effect on water level and its impact on aquatic ecosystems. Urmia Lake, the largest inland wetland in Iran, has been shrinking. There is a great concern whether it will dry up like the Aral Sea. Therefore, a hydrodynamic model has been developed to simulate the condition of Urmia Lake. The model has been validated using the…

Highlights •Advancing gender equality and achieving land degradation neutrality work in tandem. •Three SDG indicators are relevant to women’s land rights and land tenure security. •Governments are the key actors in implementing a gender-responsive LDN. •Promising gender mainstreaming practices exist to address land degradation. •Recommendations are presented to…