11 December, 2024
Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in collaboration with Aeon Collective, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable development and environmental innovation, have issued an urgent call for global leaders to prioritize land restoration and food systems as a key strategy in addressing the climate and biodiversity loss crises.p>
A new policy paper, "Bending the Curve: A Call to Action on Land Restoration and Sustainability", outlines a comprehensive framework for halving degraded land by 2050. This initiative aims to reverse the negative impacts of land degradation, which include increased food insecurity, reduced water resources and exacerbated climate change due to diminished carbon sequestration capabilities./p>