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Decision 8/COP.13Enhancingthe implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through the enhancement, strengthening and promotion of capacity buildingThe Conference of the Parties, Recallingarticle 19 of the the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD),Also recallingdecision 3…

Why sand and dust storms matter Sand and dust storms are a global environmental problem that affects the health and livelihoods of millions of people across the world. These storms, which have increased in frequency, intensity and geographical range in recent decades, have an immense impact on the global economy, forcing airports and schools to close, interrupting supply…

Environmental management - Guidelines for establishing good practices for combatting land degradation and desertification- Part 1: Good practices framework ( see also Environmental management - Guidelines for establishing good practices for combatting land degradation and desertification - Part 2: Regional case studies) published in 2022 , ref. in our catalogue as well. …

Across the globe, women make up a large part of agricultural labor: In Sub-Saharan Africa in 2015, they represented 40 % of the agricultural labor force. In some developing countries, their contributions exceed 50%. Closing the gender gap could increase yields on women-run farms by 20-30%. This could raise total agricultural output in developing countries by 2.5- 4%. But women own…

This working paper explores how land tenure systems in different ecosystems and bio-cultural regions around the world are linked to land degradation or sustainable land management. It is against this backdrop that five major issues surrounding land tenure, and rights for improved land management and sustainable development, are addressed; these are: Problems associated with land ownership …

Secure tenure rights and control over land for women and men farmers are key to boosting smallholder productivity, rural development and food security. However, in many parts of the world, men and women have inadequate access to secure property rights over land. Women are particularly disadvantaged: even though they constitute on average 43 percent of the agricultural labour force in…