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1. Droughts are a global phenomenon and affect countries in every region of the world. 2. Globally, the area affected by drought is increasing every year. 3. Over the Mediterranean region, drying may be increasing. 4. Globally, droughts are also becoming more severe and frequent. 5. Droughts are more frequent over the East Coast of the United States of America,…

WOCAT dataset consists of detailed information on the costs and benefits of more than 500 SLM technologies from the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) database. The dataset helps fill a critical gap of scarce and often scattered information on the costs of SLM technologies across ecosystems and regions. It highlights positive economic, social, and…

What is a dust storm? Dust or sand storms are natural events that usually occur when STRONG WINDS lift a large amount of sand, dust, dirt and other fine particles from bare and dry soil into the atmosphere, transporting them to sites hundreds to thousands of kilometres away. Dust storms are MOST COMMON IN DRY SEASONS or arid regions with little vegetation cover, and their frequency may be…

Land resources – soil, water, and biodiversity – provide the foundation for the wealth of our societies and economies. However, the way we currently manage and use these natural resources is threatening the health and continued survival of many species on Earth, including our own. Humans have already transformed more than 70% of the Earth’s land area from its natural state, causing unparalleled…

The climate crisis is an unequivocal threat to human wellbeing. However, not all human beings are equally affected. With pre-existing gender inequalities compounding their vulnerabilities, women and girls are among the worst impacted. Climate change is contributing to humanitarian crises and will continue to increase displacement across regions. Those already displaced are…

Forest pathways for green recovery and building inclusive, resilient and sustainable economies The 2022 edition of The State of the World’s Forests explores the potential of three forest pathways for achieving green recovery and tackling environmental crises, including climate change and biodiversity loss against the backdrop of the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land…