Desertification and land degradation

International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms 2026

The International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms is observed each year on 12 July. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution A/RES/77/294, this day raises attention to the widespread impact of sand and dust storms on health, agriculture, economies, and ecosystems. It urges governments, institutions, and communities to work together to prevent harm, manage risks, and support affected regions.

This Perspective highlights the complex development challenges of road network expansion in sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the need for sustainable, evidence-based strategies that balance economic growth with environmental preservation through community engagement and transdisciplinary approaches.

This Perspective highlights the complex development challenges of road network expansion in sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the need for sustainable, evidence-based strategies that balance economic growth with environmental preservation through community engagement and transdisciplinary approaches.

World Wetlands Day 2026: Protecting Vital Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future

This article maps out the magnitude of conflicts between land use and renewable energy.
This article supports SDGs 13, 15 and SDG 11 by exploring the utilization of soil microbe based desertification management practices and highlighting emerging technologies in the field. It discusses the policy implications and strategies that can support sustainable land use practices.
Elsevier,

Wind Energy Engineering (Second Edition), A Handbook for Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines, 2023, Pages 475-487

This chapter aligns with Goals 7, 9 and 12 by assessing the interconnections between - and environmental implications of - wind energy development and use of rare earth elements.
Elsevier,

Journal of African Earth Sciences, Volume 197, January 2023

This article supports SDGs 13, 15 and SDG 11 by exploring the utilization of soil microbe based desertification management practices and highlighting emerging technologies in the field. It discusses the policy implications and strategies that can support
Elsevier,

The Lancet Planetary Health, Volume 6, December 2022

This Personal View supports SDGs 3 and 15 by introducing geodiversity as a driver of planetary health and highlighting its importance in ecosystem functionality and biodiversity.
This articles supports SDG's 15 and 13 by looking at the broad impact land degradation has on socio-economical development and biodiversity.

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