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...
by Charlotte | Sep 26, 2025
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) The UNCCD is the only legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. It includes global commitments on Land Degradation Neutrality, national...
