: Degradation affects the well-being of at least 3.2 billion people globally, primarily those in developing countries who depend directly on the land for survival.

: In drylands, this process transforms once-fertile land into desert, a process accelerated by rising temperatures and reduced rainfall.

: Deforestation and the loss of soil organic matter release stored carbon dioxide ( CO2cap C cap O sub 2 ) and nitrous oxide ( N2Ocap N sub 2 cap O

: Restoration benefits are estimated to be 10 times higher than the costs.

Are you focusing on a or a particular aspect like soil health or policy solutions for your study? Land - the planet's carbon sink - the United Nations

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