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Soil Degradation in a Changing Climate
Degraded land, in the future, could go from being a carbon sink to being a carbon emitter. AI and remote sensing technologies can be used to deepen our knowledge of soil degradation trends, and what means for how we feed the world’s population.
Building Community and Ecological Resilience Through the Freshwater Challenge
The Freshwater Challenge to accelerate restoration of rivers and wetlands by 2030 has attracted 50 countries, and raised high hopes that it can provide a strategic way to help countries meet national commitments across the three Rio Conventions.
European Commission Joint Research Centre: World Drought Atlas—A Perspective on Drought Risks and Resilience
The World Drought Atlas, launched during UNCCD COP 16, is a timely and important policymaker tool which illustrates the complex, systemic nature of drought, providing the latest science and policy solutions to underpin water resilience strategies that are proactive and inclusive.
Regenerative Agriculture and Nature-based, Science-backed Innovation: Empowering Farmers as Stewards
Contrary to common perceptions, regenerative agriculture isn’t less profitable than chemical-based farming. Besides increasing smallholder incomes and agricultural yields, regenerative practices can reward farmers for promoting soil carbon sequestration through the sale of carbon credits.
11th Session of the IPBES Plenary and Stakeholder Day
The Plenary launched the Nexus Assessment on the interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food, and health, and the Transformative Change Assessment on underlying causes of biodiversity loss, determinants of transformative change, and options for achieving the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity.
Locally Led Landscape Management for Land Degradation Neutrality, Sustainable Development and Socio-Ecological Resilience
In the Maldives, Sierra Leone, Peru and Morocco, small grants for land restoration are enabling traditional conservation practices to be documented and maintained, while opening up new businesses and market opportunities.
Showcasing the contribution of local actors to the implementation of the Great Green Wall strategy at the community level in the SADC region and exploring synergies for expanding their reach
The Great Green Wall Initiative in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) teems with examples of how small grants can incubate big change, ranging from stories of beekeeping, growing drought-resistant melons in arid areas to using art and painting to build capacity for sustainable tree planting.
Governance in Drylands: A Vision for a Just Land Transition
A Just Land Transition would enable restoration of drylands while ensuring jobs, agricultural productivity, and social safety nets. Realizing this vision, speakers suggested, will require not only funding but also empowering community-based and women-led organizations.
Rethinking Urban Landscapes: Equity, Restoration, and Resilience in Arid Regions
Cities are "low-hanging fruit" in the land restoration challenge. This event showcased initiatives ranging from mangrove ecosystem restoration to urban forestry to deliver on commitments across the three Rio Conventions to enhance human well-being and property values.