UN calls for $2.6 trillion to fight land degradation, as India pledges to restore 26M hectares by 2030.

The UN has called for a $2.6 trillion investment by 2030 to combat global land degradation and desertification, emphasizing the need for private sector involvement to meet growing food demands. At the UNCCD conference in Riyadh, India highlighted its commitment to restore 26 million hectares of land by 2030 and shift to proactive drought management. The Global Drought Atlas, launched at the conference, warns that record-breaking droughts are becoming the "new normal," affecting billions and requiring radical changes in drought risk management.

December 02, 2024
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