Overview of Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) in Europe and Central Asia: Manuel technique pour la production, le traitement et le conditionnement du miel dans un contexte d'adaptation aux changements climatiques en Casamance, Senegal

Land degradation neutrality (LDN) is a state where the amount and quality of land resources to support ecosystem functions and services and enhance food security remains stable or increases within specified temporal and spatial scales. This report provides an overview of the status of LDN in the region, including a national overview for the 17 program countries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Land degradation neutrality (LDN) is a crucial concept that has been defined by the Parties to the Convention as a state where the quantity and quality of land resources necessary to support ecosystem functions and services, as well as enhance food security, remain stable or increase within specified temporal and spatial scales. This report provides an overview of the status of land degradation neutrality (LDN) in the region, encompassing a comprehensive national overview for the 17 programme countries.

Land degradation is a significant global concern that affects the health and productivity of ecosystems, as well as the livelihoods of millions of people. It occurs when natural resources, such as soil, water, and vegetation, are depleted or degraded at an accelerated rate, leading to a decline in the quality and productivity of land. There are several factors that contribute to land degradation, including deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, urbanization, and climate change.

One of the key objectives of land degradation neutrality (LDN) is to achieve a balance between the demand for land resources and their conservation. This requires a combination of policies, practices, and technologies that promote sustainable land management, including the restoration of degraded land, the implementation of sustainable agriculture practices, and the conservation of biodiversity.

The region has made significant progress in achieving land degradation neutrality (LDN) over the past few decades. However, there are still challenges that need to be addressed, including the need to improve the capacity of governments and communities to implement sustainable land management practices, the lack of funding for land restoration and conservation projects, and the impact of climate change on land degradation.

To address these challenges, the region has developed a number of initiatives and strategies, including the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). These initiatives provide funding and technical support for land restoration and conservation projects, as well as for the development of sustainable land management practices.

In conclusion, land degradation neutrality (LDN) is a critical objective that requires a coordinated and sustained effort from governments, communities, and the international community. The region has made significant progress in achieving LDN, but there is still work to be done to ensure that land resources are conserved and degraded at a sustainable rate. By implementing sustainable land management practices and promoting the conservation of biodiversity, we can achieve a healthy and productive ecosystem that supports the livelihoods of millions of people.

Dimension: 297 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789251354926