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Peatlands cover only about 3 percent of the world’s land area, but they store almost one-third of soil carbon, making them the largest soil carbon store. Globally, peatlands store twice as much carbon as all of the world’s forests. Peatlands preserve global biodiversity, provide clean water, and minimize flood risk. They also fight climate change by storing immense amounts of carbon…

Drylands are areas that suffer from high water scarcity, mainly due to limited rainfall and high temperatures, as well as frequent droughts and heatwaves. They cover 41 percent of the planet’s land area and are found on every continent, though they are especially prevalent in Asia and Africa. The climate places significant constraints on agriculture, livestock grazing and foraging in…

Oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and contain 97 percent of its water. They are also the world’s largest source of protein: more than 3 billion people rely on fisheries and other marine life as their main source of protein. More than 200 million people are employed in fisheries around the world. However, global fisheries are in decline due to overfishing. A third of…

The Her Land Her Story Campaign features the stories of real women from around the world. Scroll through the stories below to get a firsthand account of how these women’s lives are impacted by land rights. Her Land Her Story is organized by the Cadasta Foundation and Land Portal, in partnership with 10 other organizations. The campaign features the stories of real women from…

The Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) country profiles present evidence-based arguments that support investment in LDN by showcasing the importance and multiple benefits of taking actions to avoid, reduce and reverse land degradation. The country profiles specifically highlight the role that land issues play in two key areas of the global agenda:  Sustainable Development…

Environmental disruptions are generally recognized as an increasingly important factor of migration. They can be both a cause and a consequence of population movements. It is a cause when people can no longer gain a secure livelihood in their homelands and are obliged to flee, having no other alternative. It is a consequence when environmental degradation results …