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These numbers show that restoring drylands and preventing desertification is good for the planet – and good for us
09 May 2022
From California to the Sahel, from the steppes of Central Asia to the Andes, drylands are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world. But they’re also some of the most fragile.
Communities use GIS maps to conserve forests and adapt to climate change
31 March 2022
Making the right decisions about managing natural resources isn’t always easy. That’s especially true for watersheds, where the local ecosystem depends on the health of multiple waterways. Now, GIS technology is helping communities in rural Nepal monitor and preserve the forests fed by local watersheds.
In Moldova, shelter belt forests build rural livelihoods and protect against climate change impacts
18 March 2022
Forests are an excellent buffer against the effects of climate change. They’re also home to a variety of native plant and animal species that can foster resilient, sustainable local economies.