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environment2 days ago•7 min saved

Mongolia Hosts Global Push to Restore Degraded Lands at COP17

COP17 in Ulaanbaatar gathers 179 UNCCD signatories and hundreds of organizations to tackle desertification and land degradation that affect about 3.5 billion people, driving poverty and migration. Mongolia outlines national efforts like the Billion Trees initiative and climate legislation, while the conference emphasizes public‑private funding to translate plans into investable projects—backed by figures suggesting returns of $7–$30 for every $1 invested in soil restoration and a target of mobilizing billions for reforestation, sustainable agriculture and drought resilience to reach 1 billion hectares by 2030.

via Euronews.com|

#cop17 #desertification #environment

environment7 days ago•4 min saved

Cop17 unlocks $12bn for drought-stricken nations’ land restoration

At Cop17 in Mongolia, the UNCCD moves to turn more than $12 billion in public funding into actionable projects to help drought-affected countries restore land, improve water use, and bolster food security, with plans to attract private finance as heatwaves and El Niño threaten harvests.

via The Guardian|

#cop17 #desertification #drought

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Global Land Degradation Accelerates at Alarming Rate

A new study reveals that land degradation is expanding by 1 million square kilometers annually, threatening climate stability, biodiversity, and food security. The report, released ahead of a UN convention on desertification, highlights the interconnectedness of environmental issues and calls for urgent action to manage land sustainably. Unsustainable agricultural practices are identified as the main cause, leading to deforestation and reduced CO₂ absorption by ecosystems. The study emphasizes the need for integrated policies to address both environmental and socioeconomic impacts of land use.

via The Guardian|

#agriculture #climate-change #environment

environment2 years ago•7 min saved

Global Drought Crisis: Urgent Action Needed to Address Unprecedented Emergency

The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has released a report highlighting the unprecedented global emergency caused by human-induced droughts. The report reveals the devastating impacts of drought on lives, economies, and various sectors of society. It emphasizes the urgent need for transformational change to address the increasing frequency and severity of drought events. The report also highlights the importance of nature-based solutions, sustainable land management, efficient water management, and disaster preparedness in building global drought resilience. International cooperation and binding global agreements are crucial to curtail the effects of drought and respect planetary boundaries.

via EurekAlert|

#climate-change #drought #environment

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"The Rise of Nature's Most Intimidating Spectacles"

Sand and dust storms, described as "one of nature's most intimidating spectacles," have become more common in many regions due to human-driven factors and climate change. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is discussing ways to address the impacts of these storms on agriculture, industry, water and air quality, and human health. Sand and dust storms pose significant challenges to sustainable development, but can also be reduced through human actions. The UNCCD aims to promote measures such as land restoration, improved monitoring, and better impact mitigation to tackle this growing problem.

via IFLScience|

#climate-change #environment #human-activities