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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.

This special report on land comes at a time when the scientific evidence is unambiguous: the way we manage our land will directly determine the future of life on Earth. The planetary boundaries framework, highlighted in this report, is a critical scientific tool to understand the complex interdependencies between land, climate, biodiversity and water, among other…

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 them more resilient. Key actors include…

This informal guide was prepared by the UNCCD secretariat to assist participants in making the conference in Riyadh a success. The guide provides an overview of the structure, programme and agenda items of COP 16, CST 16 and CRIC 22, and practical information on how the work is carried out at the formal and informal settings. This guide is not meant to offer substantive proposals on the…