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Three-quarters of Earth’s land became permanently drier in last three decades – UN

Even as dramatic water-related disasters such as floods and storms intensified in some parts of the world, more than three-quarters of Earth’s land became...

Report showcases women-led solutions for building drought resilience

Women and girls are not only experiencing greater hardships but are also demonstrating remarkable leadership in the face of drought, finds the new report...

UN chief urges leaders to step up desertification convention implementation

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has appealed to world leaders to step up the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to...

Sustainable sources of energy can help reverse desertification – UNCCD official

Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Mr Ibrahim Thiaw, says sustainable energy sources, including solar and wind power, can help...

Saudi Arabia joins International Drought Resilience Alliance

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the latest country to formally join the International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA), the global coalition mobilising political, technical,...

2024 Desertification and Drought Day focuses on future of land stewardship

The 2024 Desertification and Drought Day, observed on June 17, will focus on the future of land stewardship. It is believed that every second,...

Germany, Saudi Arabia to host 2024 desertification day, conference

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have signed an agreement paving the way for the 16th...

Sand and dust storm frequency increasing in some regions, UN warns

Sand and dust storms are an underappreciated problem now “dramatically” more frequent in some places worldwide, with at least 25% of the phenomenon attributed...

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Stakeholders harp on safe alternatives to GMOs in Nigeria

Stakeholders on organic agriculture on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Abuja, called on government at all levels to ensure...
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How world’s youngest continent is restoring its degraded landscapes

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) has released a new report that captures the experiences, challenges and solutions shared by...

Scepticism as Biden announces new US climate targets

Climate experts say a new emissions reduction target announced by US President Joe Biden's administration falls short of cuts...

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Stakeholders harp on safe alternatives to GMOs in Nigeria

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How world’s youngest continent is restoring its degraded landscapes

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