Drought and water resilience: revitalizing our economies, feeding humanity and averting displacement
The effects of droughts globally are tangible: failing crops are sending millions of people into severe hunger; wildfires are ravaging our ecosystems; and conflict and displacement due to water shortages are on the rise. But these trends can be stopped and a better future can be secured for humanity.
Leveraging scientific innovations to scale up access to context-specific information, tools and support
The scientific evidence is clear and resounding: six of the nine planetary boundaries have already been breached, and if these continue unabated, both nature and humanity face a bleak future. While science cannot address all the drivers of these crises, it can enhance a shared understanding of their cause and effect.
A seat at the table for frontline communities – Indigenous Peoples, small-holder farmers, women and youth
As well as affecting food security and our economies, land degradation, drought and desertification significantly increase the likelihood of conflicts over scarce natural resources. This leads to worrying – and growing – displacement and migration patterns.
Investing on land conservation and restoration now to unlock exponential returns tomorrow
Without appropriate financing, we will not be able to conserve and restore 1.5 billion hectares of land – and we risk huge losses.
In the next 5 years, we need to mobilize US$2.1 trillion (of the global investment need of US$2.6 trillion) to support global land conservation and restoration, and drought resilience efforts.
Unearthing the three-fold value of restoring land
Did you know that up to 40% of the planet’s land is already degraded...and that as close as 2050, this figure could rise to up to 90%?
The stakes are far too high to not act now.
What is the opportunity for humanity in restoring degraded agricultural lands?
Food and agriculture systems provide nurture, fibre and fuel for humanity. As well as supporting the livelihoods of more than 4 billion people, they are enmeshed in the fabric of our histories, cultures, societies. Agriculture and food systems are fundamental to our survival – but they are at risk.
Moving to inclusive land and water governance to secure rights and build resilience
Food and agriculture systems provide nurture, fibre and fuel for humanity. As well as supporting the livelihoods of more than 4 billion people, they are enmeshed in the fabric of our histories, cultures, societies. Agriculture and food systems are fundamental to our survival – but they are at risk.
Why is it time to learn from the land to tackle the greatest environmental challenges of our time?
Did you know there are more living organisms in a tablespoon of soil than there are people on Earth?
If this alone doesn't convince you, read on to find out why it is so important that we protect our land and soil…