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The technical briefs "Gender-sensitive income generation and green job creation opportunities in the Central and West African Sahel within the Great Green Wall area" for Senegal and Burkina Faso examine green job and income opportunities in these countries as part of the Great Green Wall initiative, focusing on the challenges and opportunities women face in accessing these green jobs. The need…

A summary of the principles contained into the “Technical Guide on the Integration of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and…

This policy brief highlights drought impacts. All life on Earth is connected through water as part of a complex, interconnected planetary system. Drought stresses and sometimes breaks those life-sustaining connections. Functioning ecosystems underpin the quality of life in both developed and developing countries. The food-water-energy nexus can spread the impacts of drought over…

A new report from TNC shows the potential for nature to help us adapt to a changing climate. This technical brief highlights the critical role of nature in building drought resilience. The world is facing the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, with drastic impacts on communities and ecosystems that are expected to accelerate in the coming decades. Nature-based Solutions (NbS)…

A site where core topics under our mission and mandate can be explored through the information submitted by country Parties in their national reports during the 2022 reporting process. Access the UNCCD Data Dashboard here.

The numbers presented in the new publication on drought speak volumes about the urgency of addressing this pressing issue. To combat the negative effects of drought, global drought resilience is not a matter of choice but a necessity. By prioritizing proactive measures, holistic landscape restoration, sustainable water management, regenerative agricultural practices and disaster preparedness,…