Drought vs. desertification Desertification occurs when an area's climate turns drier, and fertile land becomes barren due to factors caused by human activities—mainly climate change and poor land use ...

Large regions in northern, southern, and central-western Africa, as well as northern Madagascar, are experiencing severe drought conditions due to two or more years of lower-than-average rainfall and ...

Inigenous Yagua people are forced to travel long distances to fetch water after drought in the upper Amazon valley cut the river's flow by 90 percent, according to Colombian authorities. — Luis ACOSTA ...

The United Nations says 1.5 billion hectares (3.7 billion acres) of land must be restored by decade's end and at least $2.6 trillion in global investments are needed. — Luis ACOSTA Landmark talks on ...

Climate change and climate-induced migration in the Horn of Africa could seriously exacerbate security risks in the region.

People walking outside COP16- the 16th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)- in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, on 2 December 2024- (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / ...

As the world grapples with escalating water scarcity and land degradation, the upcoming UNCCD COP16 provides a rare opportunity to unite global leaders to secure the future of our planet. The ...

Asharq Al Awsat The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and joint action to support the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI), and to advance toward achieving its ...

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Saudi Arabia will host the COP16 UN conference on land degradation and desertification next week as the top oil exporter pitches itself as an environmental defender despite criticism of its role at ...