According to UN projections almost 70% of the planet soils will be affected by drought in 2025, if states do not pose clear and concrete actions to act against this. This picture is not to discourage but to challenge governments, aid agencies, the private sector and society in general, so that they act in a coordinated way.

The studies presented in this Newsletter provide a scientific analysis to guide the establishment of public policies as an important step in combating land degradation caused by climate change. Desertification and drought are not an issue only for the loss of productive land, but involve a struggle against poverty and guarantee food security of millions of people. This Newsletter presents an introduction to this topic, as well as actions undertaken in the region.

Documents to download

Newsletter # 4: Climate Change in Latin America: Soil Desertification and Drought Spanish, English, Portuguese