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Global Land Restoration Progress

  • 21 Aug 2026

A recent study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) found that countries have restored 124.3 million hectares of degraded land, only 10.4% of their combined restoration commitments.

Key Points

  • Restored Land: Countries have rehabilitated 124.3 million hectares of degraded land, roughly twice the size of France.
  • Restoration Gap: The restored area represents only 10.4% of the countries’ combined restoration pledges.
  • Global Target: Countries have collectively committed to restoring 1.2 billion hectares under four UN frameworks.
  • 2030 Focus: Most restoration targets have deadlines converging around 2030.
  • Land Degradation: Up to 40% of the world’s land is estimated to be degraded.
  • Major Causes: Wildfires, droughts, overgrazing and climate change contribute to land degradation.