The deterioration of forests and soils further undermines Earth’s capacity to cope with the climate and biodiversity crises, which in turn accelerate land degradation in a vicious, downward cycle of ...

From the Philippines to Saint Kitts and Nevis, tropical islands are grappling with degradation, drought and desertification.

Aridity-related land degradation, known as desertification ... Aridity's devastating impact The effects of rising aridity are cascading and multifaceted, touching nearly every aspect of life ...

This has dire humanitarian effects because low-income countries and socioeconomic groups are disproportionately affected. Women face increased workloads and health threats, while children are at ...

“Forced migration, security challenges, and threats to prosperity are among the devastating impacts of land degradation and drought,” he said. In the statement made available to ...

"Your initiative demonstrates an inspiring commitment to tackling land degradation challenges, and we believe it has tremendous potential for broader impact," Garcia wrote. Li said he has received ...

The nearly 200 countries convening at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) committed to prioritize land restoration and drought ...