Resources

UNCCD Country Parties have established ambitious agendas to combat desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) through various policy frameworks — including Land Degradation Neutrality and the

The guide is meant to support companies in formulating commitments that support sustainable land and water management within their operations and value chains under the environment-sustainability-governance pillar. 

The brief provides private sector stakeholders with essential information about theUNCCD’s "Business 4 Land" (B4L) initiative, illustrating how membership can help companies mitigate land-related risks while advancing sustainability goals.

The primer describes the relevant actors, frameworks, and tools that can be used to support Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) initiatives by strengthening urban-rural linkages and making…

This brief, co-authored by GSMA and the UNCCD Global Mechanism, examines how digital technology can unlock climate finance for land…

This publication highlights experiences from 30 countries in the 2022 reporting on land degradation and drought, showcasing diverse approaches to addressing challenges in data management, digital literacy, and securing financial resources.

The Changwon Initiative has been an important success factor for some of the most significant results achieved by UNCCD over the past decade. Its collaborative and evidence-based approach empowers countries to safeguard the soil our lives depend on. The financial stability and strengthened political backing provided by the initiative – …

The UNFCCC COP28 and COP30 Presidencies, CBD COP15 and COP16 Presidencies, UNCCD COP15 Presidency and chairs of diverse partnerships, initiatives and coalitions affirm that there is no path to fully achieve the near and long-term goals of the Paris Agreement or the 2030 goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework without urgently addressing climate change,…

Tthe United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) prepared this report to better understand the alignment of different land and water management approaches with sustainable land management (SLM) and land degradation neutrality (LDN). This alignment was assessed using criteria that comprise three pillars essential to SLM and LDN: ecosystem health, food…

This executive summary provides a synthesis of the key messages contained in the full report. In anticipation of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) in 2026, this report serves as a catalyst for global awareness and action. It analyses numerous case studies and good practices from around the world, drawing on the experience and lessons learned, and advocates for a new…