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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

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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. 

The LDN methodological note has been prepared based on the document developed during the UNCCD LDN pilot project and in the context of two Programmes implemented by the UNCCD Secretariat and the GM in cooperation with multiple partners, such as the Global Support Programme and the Land Degradation Neutrality Target Setting Programme (LDN TSP). The note aims at providing guidance to countries…