Science

SciencePolicy

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. 

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Land Degradation Neutrality

No longer a distant threat: Shared land crisis galvanizes collaboration 

Current SPI publications
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The global threat of drying lands: Regional and global aridity trends and future projections

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Sustainable land use systems – the path forward to collectively achieve Land Degradation Neutrality

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The contribution of integrated land use planning and integrated landscape management to implementing Land Degradation Neutrality: Entry points and support tools

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Science-Policy Interface

Members

The UNCCD Science-Policy Interface (SPI) consists of globally selected independent scientists, regionally nominated independent scientists, policy makers (CST bureau members) and observers.

MEMBERS
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Call for a CSO observer to the UNCCD Science-Policy Interface

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Land Degradation Neutrality

No longer a distant threat: Shared land crisis galvanizes collaboration 

IISD-ENB Anastasia Rodopoulou UNCCD COP16

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