by Michelle Kilfoyle | Sep 30, 2026 | News
Rural depopulation and land abandonment are increasing the risk of desertification in vulnerable regions around the world, including southern Europe. While depopulation is often viewed through demographic and economic statistics, a new TERRASAFE study highlights the...
by Michelle Kilfoyle | Sep 30, 2026 | News
TERRASAFE showcased its research on tackling soil degradation and strengthening resilience in vulnerable landscapes at the Soils for Europe Conference, held from 7 to 11 September 2026 at the University of Coimbra. The event was co-organised by SOLO and 30 EU-funded...
by Deborah Talbot | Jun 26, 2026 | News
In this edition, we go behind the scenes of ongoing work across Europe and North Africa, from emerging field insights to new research on land degradation. Highlights… Interview with Mark Schauer, Economics of Land Degradation We interviewed Mark Schauer,...
by Deborah Talbot | Jun 11, 2026 | Blog, News
Excessively salty soil is one of the biggest threats to agriculture and food security. In this blog, Dr Nissaf Karbout explains why soil salinisation is degrading critical cropland in Tunisia and considers what the future holds for farmers in the region. Globally,...
by Deborah Talbot | Jan 30, 2026 | Blog, News
By Dr Charlotte Chivers Summary: Carob, a drought-tolerant Mediterranean tree, is gaining attention as a climate-resilient crop for drying regions where traditional agriculture is struggling. Mature trees survive on minimal rainfall and poor soils, though seedlings...
by Deborah Talbot | Dec 15, 2025 | News
At CRIC23, held on 4 December 2025, DesertNet International gathered leading scientists, policy experts and UNCCD representatives for a session on emerging approaches to monitor land degradation and desertification risks (LDD) and to assess restoration efforts. The...
