The global threat of drying lands: Regional and global aridity trends and future projections

Global warming is making droughts worse and more frequent, and the results are devastating. Most of the world’s land - more than three-quarters - has become permanently dryer in recent decades, resulting in growing loss of productive, fertile land. Rising aridity now threatens people and environments in almost every global region. This comprehensive report from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification can help you to better understand and take action on desertification.

The report is divided into five chapters, providing an introduction to the topic of aridity, including key concepts and definitions; current and future trends in aridity; current and future aridity impacts; aridity adaptation and future approaches; and policy proposals for strengthening aridity management and sustainable land use. The report argues for sectoral adaptation approaches linked to sustainable agriculture and water management, as well as for education, awareness, and governance of aridity and aridity responses. This report will be most beneficial to sustainability and strategy professionals.