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  1. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    October, 2015
    Global

    The Economics of Land Degradation (ELD) initiative seeks to develop a science basis for policy actions to address land degradation. The purpose of this chapter is to provide with a conceptual framework and sound and feasible methodological standards for ELD assessments at global and national levels. Only if some basic standards are identified and adhered to, comparative assessments can be conducted between countries and useful aggregation of findings, based on these case studies, can be achieved.

  2. Library Resource
    Manuals & Guidelines
    January, 2019
    Global

    This guide examines the role and responsibilities of private sector lawyers when advising their clients on agricultural investments. It discusses how lawyers can prevent and/or address and mitigate adverse human rights impacts on holders of legitimate tenure rights when advising on or conducting their due diligence and risk assessment processes on behalf of their clients. It provides a number of key recommendations, including on how to align legal advice with the VGGT and CFS-RAI.

  3. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    December, 2021
    Global

    Los recursos de aguas, tierras y suelos del mundo están sometidos a presiones debido a que deben satisfacer la mayor demanda de alimentos. La agricultura reviste importancia para mitigar estas presiones y contribuir positivamente a los objetivos relacionados con el clima y el desarrollo. Las prácticas agrícolas sostenibles pueden dar lugar a mejoras directas en el estado de la tierra, el suelo y el agua, así como generar beneficios ecosistémicos y reducir las emisiones derivadas de la tierra.

  4. Library Resource
    Institutional & promotional materials
    November, 2019
    Global

    Presentation about data entry on the online form of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) option by context. The presentation took place the 5th of November, inside the "Monitoring Evaluation and Learning, Data Management and Geo-informatics Option by Context – Learning Week" In Tunis, Tunisia (1-7 November, 2019).

  5. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    July, 2017
    Global

    The impact of climate change on drought main characteristics was assessed over Southern South America. This was done through the precipitation outputs from a multi-model ensemble of 15 climate models of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5). The Standardized Precipitation Index was used as a drought indicator, given its temporal flexibility and simplicity. Changes in drought characteristics were identified by the difference for early (2011-2040) and late (2071-2100) 21st century values with respect to the 1979-2008 baseline.

  6. Library Resource
    Institutional & promotional materials
    November, 2019
    Global

    Presentation on Geoinformatic Options-by-Context (GeOC) for Sustainable Land Management toward achvieving Land Degradation Neutrality - Introductory remarks. The presentation took place the 5th of November, inside the "Monitoring Evaluation and Learning, Data Management and Geo-informatics Option by Context – Learning Week" In Tunis, Tunisia (1-7 November, 2019).

  7. Library Resource
    Global Landscapes Forum 2019: Donor and Partner Report cover image
    Reports & Research
    June, 2019
    Global

    Bringing together leaders of a growing global movement, GLF Bonn 2019 broke new ground with its commitment to changing the narrative on rights. From cutting-edge issues concerning land tenure to promoting Indigenous rights, the GLF conference freely and openly explored the challenges and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

  8. Library Resource
    Global Landscapes Forum Bonn 2019: Outcome Statement cover image
    Reports & Research
    Conference Papers & Reports
    June, 2019
    Global

    In the face of the climate crisis and threats to food security, a safe water supply and biodiversity, GLF Bonn 2019 sought to hear the voices of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, women and youth – all of those with the greatest stake in confronting such global challenges. The forum did not avoid identifying hurdles, most of which stem from conflicting rights and interests, that hinder cooperation to rapidly secure the rights to a healthy life for present and future generations.

  9. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    May, 2017
    Global

    El Calentamiento Global, también llamado Cambio Climático, ha generado un gran impacto en la opinión pública. Nos estamos volviendo concientes que el accionar humano afecta el planeta en que vivimos. Indudablemente hay un sinnúmero de impactos producidos en el ecosistema tales como la tala de bosques, la pérdida de flora nativa y el efecto que esto tiene sobre la fauna, la caza indiscriminada, la contaminación del agua y el suelo, entre otros.

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