Desertification threatens global food security, affecting 3.2 billion people, ahead of crucial UN summit in Riyadh.

Desertification, a process transforming productive land into desert-like landscapes due to climatic changes and human activities, threatens global food security and affects 3.2 billion people. This issue, leading to biodiversity loss, unemployment, and conflict, is set to worsen, with up to three-quarters of the world's population potentially affected by drought by 2050. Global leaders will meet in Riyadh from December 2-13 for the UNCCD COP 16 summit to address these challenges and promote land restoration and resilience.

November 30, 2024
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