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The Dry Corridor includes parts of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. It is characterized by long periods of drought alternating with periods of heavy rainfall that seriously affect the livelihoods and food security of its 10 million residents. People in arid areas of Panama and the Dominican Republic face similar threats. For example, drought exacerbated by…

Better farming techniques across the world could lead to storage of 31 gigatons of carbon dioxide a year. This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Marginal improvements to agricultural soils around the world would store enough carbon to keep the world within 1.5C of global heating, new research…

Climate change poses a risk to global food security. Weather and climate extremes, such as prolonged drought, heavy rainfall and heatwaves, can lead to harvest failures. These are occurring with increased magnitude and frequency on a warming planet. In addition, such events can disrupt supply chains, decreasing food supply and leading to price spikes. Our…

The July session of the 2023 HLPF will feature 40 VNR presenters, including the EU. A tentative schedule of side events and a list of special events taking place during the Forum are available. Marking the mid-point in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the 2023 SDG Summit will bring together leaders from governments, international organizations,…

UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) Prepares to Accelerate Full Implementation of 2030 Agenda. The July session of the 2023 HLPF will feature 40 VNR presenters, including the EU. From the Publication: Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Towards a Rescue Plan for People and Planet: Report of the Secretary-General (Special Edition)]. ( see…

Sand and Dust Storms (SDS) are an increasingly important transboundary issue, with numerous impacts on the human health, food security, agriculture, transportation, energy and the environment, affecting 151 countries worldwide. The growing need for global and regional cooperation between countries to manage and mitigate the effects of SDS and the transboundary hazards they represent…