Four football fields of land degrade into desert every second. That equates to an area almost as large as Ethiopia each year.

and preserve their precious land from the clutches of desertification. These innovations hold the key to minimizing the adverse effects whenever adopted broadly. Indigenous communities have lived ...

(CN) – The growing threat of desertification and its effects on European land, especially in the Mediterranean regions, are being poorly monitored and prepared for by the European Commission, ...

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar-led research suggests climate change, increased monsoon rainfall and expanded ...

Yahya's nomadic family has been forced off their land on the fringes of the Sahara, because of desertification. Through his story, the impacts of desertification and its causes are looked at. Stages 4 ...

Many countries around the world suffer from the problems caused by desertification but it is the Sahel region of Africa where the effects are greatest. The Sahel is a narrow belt of land which ...

desert dust has doubled in the 20th century. The impact of this phenomena is difficult to control, as human activity in one part of the world can cause sand and dust storms in another region.

Learn more about the large ecosystems known as biomes, such as deserts and boreal forests. Learn about the causes and effects of desertification, and Africa's Great Green Wall is helping to stop ...

development partners, and civil society organisations for their role in deal with the threat of desertification. Romina Khurshid Alam said efforts are also being taken to raising awareness about the ...