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A stronger UNCCD for a Land-Degradation Neutral World
Land degradation is accelerating and drought is escalating worldwide. At the Rio+20 Conference, world leaders clearly acknowledged that desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) are challenges of a global dimension affecting the sustainable development of all countries, in particular developing countries. In view of this, they committed to strive to achieve a land-degradation neutral world in the context of sustainable development and to monitor land degradation globally (paragraphs 205–207 of “The future we want”).
Adapting to Climate Change: Community Based Adaptation in Multi-Stakeholder LandScapes
Climate change is amongst the most prominent developmental issues today. As a result, large amounts of capital are being made available to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity of climate-vulnerable people, particularly in the global South.
India: Compensatory afforestation violating Forest (Conservation) Act
NEW DELHI: Over 70 per cent of compensatory afforestation across 10 states has been done on forest land instead of non-forest land in violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act. This was done on community forest land without the consent of gram sabhas, said an analysis released on Tuesday.
Care International
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security.
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university located in Oxford, England.
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a red brick research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1909, although like the
Université Cheikh-Anta-Diop
L'université Cheikh-Anta-Diop (UCAD), également connue comme université de Dakar, est la principale université de Dakar, la capitale du Sénégal, en Afrique de l'Ouest.
IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre
We are a 'think and do tank'. We're working with national and local governments, with NGOs and businesses, and with local communities to realise an ambitious vision: a world where no child or adult dies of causes related to water and sanitation. A world where everyone has access to safe and reliable WASH services, forever.
Instituto de Investigacao Agraria de Mocambique
Instituto de Investigação Agrária de Moçambique (IIAM) é uma instituição subordinada ao Ministério da Agricultura e Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (MASA), criada pelo Decreto 47/2004, de 27 de Outubro, do Conselho de Ministros. O IIAM congrega várias áreas de pesquisa agrária e resulta da necessidade de integração de esforços, bem como a racionalização e complementaridade de recursos e acções no tocante à pesquisa, desenvolvimento e disseminação de tecnologias agrárias em Moçambique.