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RT by @euenvironment: 🌡️In May 2026, a severe heatwave hit western Europe
The Warm Spell Intensity indicator, available on our Drought Observatories, measures how far min and max temperatures exceed their usual values throughout the duration of the event
#DesertificationAndDroughtDay
🌡️In May 2026, a severe heatwave hit western Europe
The Warm Spell Intensity indicator, available on our Drought Observatories, measures how far min and max temperatures exceed their usual values throughout the duration of the event
#DesertificationAndDroughtDay
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RT by @cinea_EU: Restoring land restores hope 🌱💚
On this #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, we call for 🌍 action at the @UNCCD #COP17 in Mongolia
Because desertification, land degradation and droughts are global problems - and need a global response 👉 https://link.europa.eu/dBjPjK
#United4Land
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It is #WorldDayToCombatDesertificationAndDrought!
Globally, 15-36% of #soils are degraded (UNCCD, FAO, IPCC and others).
The #trend is still rising📈 and not in line with the #UN goal to “halt and reverse #LandDegradation” and, by 2030, to “achieve a land degradation-neutral world” (#SDG15).⛔
#GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #DesertificationAndDroughtDay #desertification #drought #degradation #soil
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RT by @EU_ENV: Rangelands cover half the Earth's land surface and sustain over two billion people.
Up to 50% are now degraded or at risk.
On #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, the @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres calls for urgent action to restore our land.
Rangelands cover half the Earth's land surface and sustain over two billion people.
Up to 50% are now degraded or at risk.
On #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, the @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres calls for urgent action to restore our land.
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https://nitter.net/UNCCD/status/2066431034237874628#m -
Restoring land restores hope 🌱💚
On this #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, we call for 🌍 action at the @UNCCD #COP17 in Mongolia
Because desertification, land degradation and droughts are global problems - and need a global response 👉 https://link.europa.eu/dBjPjK
#United4Land
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https://nitter.net/EU_ENV/status/2067192508061245904#m -
La desertificación es uno de los grandes desafíos ambientales de nuestro tiempo que afecta a biodiversidad y ecosistemas, en especial en la zona mediterránea.
Luchar contra la desertificación es cuidar nuestros suelos, la biodiversidad y la seguridad alimentaria.
#DesertificationAndDroughtDay
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This year, the 🌐 Desertification and Drought Day is under the theme 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲.
Read the article by a group of scientists, among them from CDE/WOCAT, and find out why enabling pastoralist management of rangelands is so important👉 https://t.ly/njkes -
#Desertification and #Drought Day 2026
June 17, 2026
#Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. #Restore.
"This year, #Kenya hosts the global observance of Desertification and Drought Day in partnership with #UNCCD under the theme 'Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.'
"The global observance will highlight the central role of the world’s rangelands in #ClimateResilience, food and water security, #biodiversity conservation and the cultural identity of #pastoralist and #IndigenousCommunities. Kenya’s leadership reflects its ongoing efforts to address #LandDegradation, strengthen drought resilience and support communities living in #dryland and rangeland areas.
"UNCCD Executive Secretary Yasmine Fouad said: 'We thank the Government of Kenya for hosting Desertification and Drought Day 2026 and for shining a spotlight on the world’s rangelands. These landscapes are vital for food, water, biodiversity and climate resilience. Kenya’s leadership comes at a crucial moment, as rangelands face increasing pressure worldwide. By recognising their value, respecting their traditional stewards and restoring rangelands back to health, we can strengthen the livelihoods of two billion people.'
"Rangelands cover more than half of the world’s land surface yet remain among the most undervalued ecosystems. They face increasing pressures from climate change, land degradation and competing land uses. Up to half of all rangelands are already degraded or at risk, jeopardizing food and water security, climate resilience and rural livelihoods.
"Coinciding with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, the 2026 global observance will draw attention to the need to recognize and value rangelands for the critical functions they provide, respect the traditional stewards who have cared for them for generations and restore degraded landscapes to secure livelihoods and ecosystem services.
"Through Desertification and Drought Day 2026, countries and communities are invited to:
- Recognize rangelands’ economic contribution to national and regional economies, their role in sustaining biodiversity and wildlife and the multiple benefits they provide, from regulating water cycles to storing carbon
- Respect pastoralists, #IndigenousPeoples and local communities, whose mobility, customary governance systems and ecological knowledge are essential to maintaining the health and productivity of these landscapes
- Restore rangelands by investing in sustainable land and water management, strengthening governance, improving drought preparedness and supporting community-led restoration efforts
Marked every year on 17 June, Desertification and Drought Day is the United Nations’ global moment to raise awareness of land degradation and drought and to mobilize action to protect and restore healthy land. Desertification and Drought Day 2026 in Kenya will be the first time in nearly a decade that the African continent hosts the global observance. Previous observances took place in Colombia (2025), Germany (2024), USA (2023), Spain (2022), Costa Rica (2021), Republic of Korea (2020), Türkiye (2019), Ecuador (2018), Burkina Faso (2017) and China (2016)."
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https://www.unccd.int/events/desertification-drought-day/2026#SolarPunkSunday #FoodSecurity #WaterSecurity #LandRestoration #Sustainability #TraditionalStewards #CulturalPreservation #DesertificationAndDroughtDay
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It is #WorldDayToCombatDesertificationAndDrought!
Globally, 1⃣5️⃣-3️⃣6️⃣% of #soils are degraded (UNCCD, #FAO, #IPCC and others).
The trend is still rising📈 and not in line with the #UN goal to “halt and reverse #LandDegradation” and, by 2030, to “achieve a land degradation-neutral world” (#SDG15).⛔
#GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #DesertificationAndDroughtDay #desertification #drought #degradation #soil
https://data.unccd.int/land-degradation?grouping=SDG
https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/sites/4/2022/11/SRCCL_Chapter_4.pdf
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2465799
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🌐 🌱 It's #DesertificationAndDroughtDay ! Desertification, land degradation, and drought are among the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. But there are also positive developments to report. Examples?
📌 Watch the video from our common AgriPath project 👉 https://t.ly/r5W8U
📌 Read "The Land Story", our publication together with UN Convention to Combat Desertification and WOCAT, which reports on country experiences with land degradation and drought. 👉 https://t.ly/g60UQ -
On this #DesertificationandDroughtDay UNCCD reminds us of the importance of restoring degraded land.
Read the @IPBES #LandDegradation Assessment Report: https://www.ipbes.net/assessment-reports/ldr
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Despite abundant water resources, LAC 🌎 faces complex challenges. 150 million people live in water-scarce areas, battling frequent droughts. Urgent action is needed for sustainable water management in the region. #DesertificationandDroughtDay
http://wrld.bg/l62M50Sklnq by World Bank Water @WorldBankWater -
RT by @EU_ScienceHub: It is the #DesertificationandDroughtDay. Land Degradation affects8⃣4⃣% of EU 🇪🇺agricultural soils. Soil degradation affects 6⃣2⃣% of all EU soils. Let’s safeguard soil🏝️ & water 🚰.They ensure food🥘🍲 & fibre for future generation.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-48252-x https://bsssjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ejss.13507[2024-06-17 07:57 UTC]
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RT by @EU_ENV: Today is #DesertificationAndDroughtDay
Recently, droughts affected nearly all 🇪🇺 regions, and are expected to worsen in the coming decades
More more about how they impact agriculture and other sectors in the @EU_ScienceHub European Drought Risk Atlas 👇
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RT by @EU_ENV: On #DesertificationAndDroughtDay we honour our LIFE DESERT-ADAPT🌱
This #LIFEProject has contributed to the fight against #ClimateChange and land degradation in Spain, Italy & Portugal.
Discover their results achieved here👉 http://europa.eu/!pjv36F
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RT by @EU_ENV: Land degradation, desertification & drought are among our most pressing environmental challenges. 🌏
On #DesertificationandDroughtDay take a look at the main direct drivers of land degradation & explore our Report ⬇️
@IPBES #LandDegradation Assessment
https://www.ipbes.net/assessment-reports/ldr
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RT by @CopernicusEU: #DesertificationAndDroughtDay
#Desertification results from land degradation driven by factors like wildfires, poor management, & urban expansion. #CLMS helps identify these issues aiding in responsible land management.
👉https://land.copernicus.eu/en/products/global-dynamic-land-cover
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Today is #DesertificationAndDroughtDay
Recently, droughts affected nearly all 🇪🇺 regions, and are expected to worsen in the coming decades
More more about how they impact agriculture and other sectors in the @EU_ScienceHub European Drought Risk Atlas 👇
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC135215
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Land degradation, desertification & drought are among our most pressing environmental challenges. 🌏
On
#DesertificationandDroughtDay
take a look at the main direct drivers of land degradation & explore our Report ⬇️
@ipbes #LandDegradation
Assessment: https://www.ipbes.net/assessment-reports/ldr -
The future of our land is at stake. Desertification, land degradation, and drought are among the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
Ahead of #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, @UNCCD explains why action must be taken now. #United4land UN Environment Programme @UNEP
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Is this earth or art? Our newest satellite image of the month June features #Sossusvlei in the #NamibDesert: https://www.mundialis.de/en/satellite-image-of-the-month-june-sossusvlei-namibia/ Made with #OSGeo
#Sentinel2 #Copernicus #satelliteimageofthemonth #Africa #Namibia #DesertificationAndDroughtDay #opendata #opensource -
RT EU Environment
Today is #DesertificationAndDroughtDay
Since 2018, more than 1/2 🇪🇺 has been affected by extreme droughts
We are taking action with:
💧Proposal on #EUSoils Health Law
💧#NatureRestoration Law
💧Rules on water reuse
💧Commitments for 🌍#WaterAction
More👉https://europa.eu/!8XHVXK https://t.co/1kU7oPA1ZH🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ENV/status/1669963138870177792
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RT @UNCCD: 👩🏽🌾 👧🏽 We're excited to announce this year's #DesertificationAndDroughtDay theme, "Her Land. Her Rights." It sets an ambitious women's land rights agenda with the launch of the #HerLand campaign!
👩🏿🌾👧🏿 We invite all of you to learn more and join! #UNited4Land
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ENV/status/1637852000883810305