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In 2019,close to 750million–or nearly one in ten people in the world were exposed to severe levels of food insecurity. The world is not on track to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030. If recent trends continue,the number of people affected by hunger would surpass 840 million by 2030. A preliminary assessment suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic may add up to 132 million people to the…

Panel 1: Achieving Land Degradation Neutrality(LDN)to Accelerate COVID-19 Recoveries and the Decade of Action Panel 2: Urgent Global Cooperation on Land to Deliver the Future We Want Background Land is the foundation of our societies. Productive land is a cornerstone to global food security and environmental health, zero hunger, poverty eradication, and energy for…

Ibrahim Thiaw : "L'Afrique est très affectée par la dégradation des terres" La désertification affecte la vie de quelque 2 milliards de personnes dans le monde...pour en parler, en direct de New York, le Secrétaire exécutif de la Convention des Nations Unies pour la lutte contre la désertification, Ibrahim THIAW Ibrahim Thiaw: "Africa is very affected by land degradation"…

The Virtual Reality Field Visit in the Sahel, an immersive mission into the region that will allow visitors to witness International Development Association (IDA) projects on the ground. The launch of the platform will take place during a live virtual parliamentary meeting aimed at engaging legislators from around the world in discussions with World Bank regional leadership, country staff and…

Many people celebrate their birthdays by hosting parties or wanting to be treated by their loved ones, but this soon-to-be 10-year-old shakes things up and shows us that celebrating your birthday can be dedicated to a cause that is close to your heart. For Romario Valentine, his passion is helping the world become a better place. He not only works closely with the United Nations,…

According to the UN, desertification affects 11 million hectares each year in the world, or 20% of France's surface. The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated on 17 June. Desertification, according to the UN, affects 11 million hectares each year in the world, or 20% of the surface of France. This loss would cost about $42 billion a year. According to a report…