by Charlotte | Sep 26, 2025
EU-level water policies Water management has a strong effect on the likelihood of desertification and land degradation. This makes water-related policies highly relevant to TERRASAFE. Here, we provide an outline of the EU’s Water Framework Directive. ...
by Charlotte | Sep 26, 2025
EU-level climate policies Climate change caused by humans is a key driver of desertification and land degradation. Here, we provide an outline of the EU’s ‘Land Use, Land Use Change, and Forestry’ (LULUCF) regulation. LULUCF Sets binding...
by Charlotte | Sep 26, 2025
EU-level agricultural policies Agriculture is a key land use for much rural land across Europe and North Africa. It is crucial that desertification and land degradation are avoided so that farmers can continue to produce food and deliver biodiversity benefits. Here,...
by Charlotte | Sep 26, 2025
EU-level biodiversity policies Land is more likely to be biodiverse if it is in a healthy state – i.e., protected from desertification and land degradation. Here, we provide an outline of two key EU policies relating to biodiversity: 1. Nature Restoration Law...
by Charlotte | Sep 26, 2025
EU-level soil policies Achieving healthy soils is crucial for combatting desertification and land degradation. Here, we provide an outline of two key EU policies relating to soils: 1. EU Soil Monitoring Law 2. EU Soil Strategy for 2030 EU Soil Monitoring...
