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Capping Climate Change from Space -Technology Development and Climate Change for SDGs.

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The purpose of the event would initiate discussion on deploying an intervention that would be an international endeavor that would not distract from current efforts but might advance those through establishing local, regional, and global collaborations. Discussion on the possibility of a global technology development effort to stimulate significant private sector and, eventually, governmental participation will be highlighted creating intent on "The Earth Cup," an open global solar sailing competition in space, patterned after the America's Cup open global wind-driven boat racing competition. The Earth Cup is designed as a peaceful, rules-based competition building international efforts to reach its graduated goals, thereby including all countries that have an interest in participating. Outcomes of the meeting: To review the accelerating impacts of climate change on agriculture, including desertification, sea level rise, and extreme weather events. (to inform COP 30 del...
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Statement by the UNCCD Executive Secretary on Desertification and Drought Day 2025.

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On June 17th , 2025, as we celebrate Desertification and Drought Day , we are united by the theme ' Restore the Land, Unlock the Opportunities '. UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw draws attention to the vital role of land restoration in fostering peace, human dignity, and sustainable development, as well as to the crucial contributions of the private sector and communities in this process. This year's global celebrations are being hosted by Colombia, which will showcase its successful ecosystem management efforts. With land degradation threatening food security and economic stability, investing in land restoration is essential.
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Statement of the United Nations Secretary-General on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025.

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What’s good for land is good for people and economies. But humanity is degrading land at an alarming rate, costing the global economy nearly $880 billion every year — far more than the investments needed to tackle the problem. Droughts are forcing people from their homes and inflaming food insecurity – the number of newly displaced people is at its highest level in years. Repairing the damage we have done to our land offers huge benefits, including a great return on investment. It can reduce poverty, create jobs, safeguard water supplies, protect food production and improve land rights and incomes – especially for smallholder farmers and women. The theme of this year’s Desertification and Drought Day – “Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities” – is both a statement of fact and a call to action. I urge governments, businesses, and communities to answer the call and accelerate action on our shared global commitments on sustainable land use. We must reverse degradation, and boost...
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Join us to restore the land—and unlock the opportunities for a more sustainable, resilient and equitable future!

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Let's commemorate this year's Desertification and Drought Day. Events around the world 2025 EVENTS in   Africa Benin, Parakou, 2025-06-17 Tree planting campaign phase 2 - organized by ONG OLA Africa The seedling planting in schools amis to combat desertification and raise awareness among pupils about the benefits of trees. The target schools are those that have no fences and few trees, so seedlings will be planted along their perimeters to add greenery and provide a sense of security. The initiative is in collaboration with the Borgou Forestry Inspectorate and forestry officers. Involving future generations is key to preserving our ecosystem. Learn about the first phase in May 2025: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ltd1CrhWT or https://youtu.be/nKUNeax7tus More information: Event website Cape Verde, Cidade da Praia , 2025-05-16 Environmental Forum - organized by Associação para a Defesa do Ambiente e Desenvolvimento ADAD The event will bring together key stakeholders to pro...
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Economics of drought: Investing in nature-based solutions for drought resilience.

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As droughts fueled by human destruction of the environment are projected to affect three in four people by 2050, investing in sustainable land and water management is essential to… Learn more on the  Economics of drought: Investing in nature-based solutions for drought resilience .
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Restore the land. Unlock the оpportunities.

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Under the theme "Restore the land. Unlock the оpportunities," , the 2025 observance will shine a light on how restoring nature’s foundation—land—can create jobs, boost food and water security, support climate action and build economic resilience . We have the power to bring land back to life. A restored land is a land of endless opportunities. It’s time to unlock them now. This year’s Desertification and Drought Day focuses on one of the most urgent global challenges: restoring 1.5 billion hectares of degraded land and jumpstarting a trillion-dollar land restoration economy by 2030.
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Why land restoration matters?

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More than half of global GDP relies on healthy ecosystems . Yet each year, an area the size of Egypt is degraded, driving biodiversity loss , increasing drought risk and displacing communities. The ripple effects are global—from rising food prices to instability and migration. But restoring land flips the script. Every dollar invested in restoration generates USD7 to USD30 in returns. Reviving land restores productivity , strengthens water cycles and supports millions of rural livelihoods. “Land degradation and drought are major disruptors of our economy, stability, food production, water and quality of life,” said UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw. “Land restoration is our chance to reverse these threats and create new possibilities.”
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