what are possible solutions to desertification?
Solutions include: • sustainable and equitable land use • the promotion of policies for sustainable development • community-based management of drylands • reforestation, soil conservation, land and water management • capacity-building in affected communities • use of alternative/appropriate technology • promotion of sustainable energy sources and food security • the establishment of a global financial mechanism and other financial resources to assist affected populations. These solutions are included in the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, (UNCCD) which entered into force in 1996. To date, over 110 countries have ratified the UNCCD. Friends of the Earth groups attend meetings of the UNCCD, and many are involved in implementing the convention’s national action plans.
