G7 Declaration on Desertification and Drought

  • Approximately 40% of the land globally has been degraded, affecting the lives of nearly 3.2 billion people worldwide.
  • The G7 countries' declaration has identified desertification and land degradation as a 'security risk multiplier.'
  • According to historical data, more than 40% of intrastate/internal conflicts are directly linked to land and water disputes.
  • According to the 2018-19 ISRO Atlas, approximately 29.7% (97.85 million hectares) of India's total geographical area had fallen victim to land degradation.
  • Currently, India is facing a serious challenge of desertification in nearly 30% of its geographical area.
  • India has committed to restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 under the Bonn ....
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