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 ...

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.

CHENNAI: In a world increasingly threatened by the effects of human activity on natural systems, land degradation has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges. A recent report by the ...

Land is life. From the water we drink and food we eat to the air we breathe. Land also supports forests, rangelands, wetlands, and other terrestrial habitats supporting millions of species; land ...

Land degradation affects nearly 40% of the planet and impacts the lives of over 3.2 billion people, according to the UNCCD. Data strongly indicates action is urgently needed, with issues ...