Science
The UNCCD Science-Policy Interface is comprised of 35 experts working to ensure the delivery of policy-relevant information, knowledge and advice to support the implementation of the Convention.
The SPI helps transform the latest scientific breakthroughs into a compelling, evidence-based narrative that supports global action on sustainable land and water management and building resilience to drought. This includes taking the scientific lead on the Global Land Outlook and collaborating with other intergovernmental science bodies and panels.
The Work Programme of the SPI is determined by the UNCCD Committee on Science and Technology (CST), and the members are selected by the CST Bureau following an open application process.
Current SPI publications
For the first time, the aridity crisis has been documented with scientific clarity, revealing an existential threat affecting billions around the globe. The report points to human-caused climate change as the primary driver of this shift. Greenhouse gas emissions from…
This report presents science-based evidence concerning sustainable land use systems (SLUS) and the potential of the SLUS approach to achieve land degradation neutrality (LDN) targets, reduce inequalities, achieve social justice, improve economic viability and,…
The report provides an analytical overview of common tools and approaches that are used, or can be used, to support integrated land use planning (ILUP) and integrated landscape management (ILM) and identifies ways in which these tools and approaches can aid in…
