#LandDegradation is a silent crisis, affecting more than 3 billion people Driving #extinction and loss of population abundance Contributing to conflict and migration Costs about 10% of total global GDP Reduces crop yields by up to 50% in some regions ipbes.net/sites/default/file…

Land Degradation is Undermining the Wellbeing of 3 Billion People

Land Degradation undermines the wellbeing of more than 3 billion people, drives species extinctions, intensifies climate change, and contributes to mass human migration and increased conflict.

Oct 26, 2020 · 4:17 PM UTC

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It is basically poor land management - logging, grazing, farming, etc. Sadly far more common than good land management. Credibly #regenerative land management, while all the rage, in reality remains far too rare
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Land degradation is a primary driver of a plethora of societal problems.
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Plants play a key role of binding the soil thereby combating desertification.