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ICCD/COP(12)/20/Add.1 Decision 9/COP.12 Leveraging of synergies among theRio conventionsand promoting partnerships with other international agencies and bodies The Conference of the Parties, Recalling article 1 of the Convention, Also recalling decision 9/COP.11, which requests a review and assessment of the progress made by the UNCCD secretariat in…

The European Climate Adaptation Platform (CLIMATE-ADAPT) is a partnership between the European Commission (DG CLIMA, DG Joint Research Centre and other DGs) and the European Environment Agency. CLIMATE-ADAPT aims to support Europe in adapting to climate change. It is an initiative of the European Commission and helps users to access and share data and information on: • Expected…

The last decades have seen increasing efforts to better understand pastoralist livelihoods and apply a more holistic perspective in pastoralism-related interventions. Increased dialogue with and among pastoralist communities has been established. However, these efforts need strengthening to make a real impact on pastoralists’ livelihoods and allow pastoralists to better voice their concerns.

Power Point Presentation for the Global Landscapes Forum London, 10 June 2015 WHY AN INVESTMENT FUND? 12 million hectares of land are degraded every year by human activities. By rehabilitating this land: we create a land degradation neutral economy, we achieve food security by 2050, we contribute to biodiversity conservation , we mitigate climate change by sequestering up to 20% of…

The Land Matrix is a global and independent land monitoring initiative. Our goal is to facilitate an open development community of citizens, researchers, policy-makers and technology specialists to promote transparency and accountability in decisions over land and investment. Since 2009, the Land Matrix (a joint independent land-monitoring initiative of civil society, intergovernmental…

The African Drought Monitor uses available satellite remote sensing and in-situ information, a hydrologic modeling platform and a web-based user interface for operational and research use in Africa.The monitor, developed by Princeton University, is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese. Based on macro-scale hydrologic modeling, the system ingests available…