Land Degradation Threatens Earth's Future: UN Report
A new United Nations report published on 30th November 2024 revealed alarming findings on land degradation, showing that a million square kilometers of land are being degraded every year.
- The report, "Stepping back from the precipice: Transforming land management to stay within planetary boundaries," emphasizes the critical need for transformative land management to safeguard the planet's capacity to sustain life for future generations.
Highlights of the Report
- 60% remaining global forest cover — well below the safe boundary of 75%.
- 15 Mn Sq Km of degraded land area, more than the size of Antarctica, expanding by 1 mn sq km annually.
- 20% of ....
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