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UN Urges Urgent Land Restoration to Combat Desertification

6/18/2025

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The UN urgently calls for land restoration to fight desertification and drought, which jeopardize economies and food security, especially in vulnerable areas like Africa. With 1.5 billion hectares needing restoration by 2030, current funding is inadequate. To succeed, a boost in financial support from governments and private sectors is essential for sustainable land management and local adaptation strategies.

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The UN urgently calls for land restoration to fight desertification and drought, which jeopardize economies and food security, especially in vulnerable areas like Africa. With 1.5 billion hectares needing restoration by 2030, current funding is inadequate. To succeed, a boost in financial support from governments and private sectors is essential for sustainable land management and local adaptation strategies.