A new post-2015 development agenda demands a new vision and a responsive framework with
sustainable development at its core. The “business as usual” scenario is not affordable, either socially or environmentally, or, in the long run, economically. The integration of economic growth, social protection and justice, and environmental stewardship should be at the core of the sustainable development goals and the post- 2015 development agenda. Addressing issues in silos will not lead humankind along a pathway towards sustainable development. Increasing agricultural productivity, including through the efficient use of water, diversity of species and varieties, and healthy ecosystem services, is possible while in parallel halting and reversing land degradation, drought and desertification. Theoretically, restoring the 2 billion hectares of degraded agricultural land could boost food production by up to 79 per cent – or feed up to 2.25 billion people.
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
UNEP work encompasses:
- Assessing global, regional and national environmental conditions and trends
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
UNEP work encompasses:
- Assessing global, regional and national environmental conditions and trends
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The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (UNCCD) is a Convention to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought through national action programs that incorporate long-term strategies supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements.