What is desertification and why is it important to understand?
Sep 26, 2024 · Desertification is a type of land degradation in which an already relatively dry land area becomes increasingly arid, degrading productive soil and losing its bodies of water, biodiversity and …
What was agreed at COP16 to combat global desertification
Dec 19, 2024 · COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aimed to mobilize collaboration to combat desertification. Here's what you need to know about what was agreed at COP16.
What is desertification and how is it impacting climate change? | World ...
Aug 13, 2019 · Desertification is described as the process in which once-fertile land becomes baron and deserted, typically through drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
How trees can reverse desertification in Mongolia and beyond
Jul 25, 2023 · Here's what we can learn from Mongolia, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, with about three-quarters of its land affected by desertification.
How can we fight desertification? | World Economic Forum
Jun 24, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of …
How circular farming can build food security in arid lands
Jun 25, 2025 · Circular farming in the desert: Tanmiah’s model turns waste into water, trees and feed, offering a sustainable blueprint for arid, resource-scarce regions.
Don't treat it like dirt – healthy soil boosts resilience
Dec 5, 2025 · World Soil Day, observed annually on 5 December, is an important reminder that we cannot continue to treat soil like dirt – healthy soil is both life and a lifeline. But soil’s true value …
Drought fuelling food insecurity, and other nature news
Jul 8, 2025 · 1. Droughts affecting millions of people around the world More than 90 million people across eastern and southern Africa are facing extreme hunger as a result of widespread drought, a …
COP15 desertification: action on biodiversity and deforestation
Jun 24, 2022 · Côte d’Ivoire hosted the COP15 desertification conference where frameworks were launched to restore forests and land, boost food production, create jobs and lift people out of poverty.
How the zaï technique is helping farmers adapt to climate change in …
Aug 10, 2023 · The zaï technique is a low-cost and sustainable method of food production. It has been shown to increase crop yields by up to 50% in the Sahel region.