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Each year, drought negatively affects millions of people worldwide, bringing significant damage to environment, economies and livelihoods. A complex natural hazard that can occurs in any part of the world, drought has both natural and social aspects, and it is the social dimension that transforms drought into disaster. In any region, the risks associated with drought are a product of both the…

In this fourth podcast, we speak to Ms. Thato Mokgadi, the Tomato Agriprenuer founder of Tsoo 13, from Botswana. She answers nine questions, from the key steps in starting a business to when and where find and invest your money.

The third episode features Mr. Bongani Simon Masuku, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kingdom of eSwatini, UNCCD National Focal Point and the SPI member/observer, discussing  land tenure, drought and job opportunities in Africa

Ermias Betemariam, UNCCD SPI member provides his expertise as the Land Health Scientist of the World Agroforestry Centre. He also answers some of the questions that the audience might have on land and the involvement of the World Agroforestry Centre in helping and learning from farmers, governments, and civil organizations…

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In 2014-2015, the LDN Pilot Project assisted 14 country Parties affected by desertification, land degradation and drought to implement the Land Degradation Neutrality target setting approach. A review of the Pilot Project was conducted to evaluate achievements and lessons learned. This pull-out is a summary of key findings from the Pilot Project.