Desertification Effects

Desertification, as defined in Chapter 12 of "Agenda 21" and in the International Convention on Desertification, is the degradation of the land in arid, semi-arid and sub-humid dry areas caused by climatic changes and human activities.

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It is accompanied by a reduction in the natural potential of the land and depletion in surface and ground water resources. But above all it has negative repercussions on the living conditions and the economic development of the people affected by it. Desertification not only occurs in natural deserts, but can also take place on land that is prone to desertification processes.More...

 

How To Prevent Desertification ?

                Desertification is the extreme deterioration of land in arid and dry sub-humid areas due to loss of vegetation and soil moisture; desertification results chiefly from man-made activities and influenced by climatic variations.More...

 

Desertification Facts

               Desertification is the process that turns productive land into non-productive desert as a result of poor land management. Desertification occurs mainly in semi-arid areas bordering on deserts. Across the world, desertification affects the livelihoods of millions of people who rely on the benefits that dry land ecosystems can provide.More...

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