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Implications of water scarcity on agriculture in CWANA region: Limitations and potentials
All countries in Central and West Asia and North Africa CWANA region in general, and WANA region in particular, have faced severe challenges in increasing their agricultural production over the last 40 years. This is mainly ...
The extent and cost of land degradation
Book chapter
Biomass Productivity-Based Mapping of Global Land Degradation Hotspots
Land degradation affects negatively the livelihoods and food security of
global population. There have been recurring efforts by the international community
to identify the global extent and severity of land degradation. ...
Concepts and Methods of Global Assessment of the Economics of Land Degradation and Improvement
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 ...
Analysis of the impact of land management options in tackling land degradation in sub-Saharan Africa: example study based on longterm remote sensing and climate data
Tackling land degradation and restoring degraded landscapes requires information on areas
of priority intervention, since it is not economically and technically possible to manage all
areas affected. Recent developments ...
Concepts and Methods of Global Assessment of the Economics of Land Degradation and Improvement
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 ...
Seed Production and Commercialization in Morocco: The Case of Wheat and Faba-beans
The chapter is part of a full report analyzing the Moroccan wheat sector (seed system and varietal adoption).
Economics of Land Degradation in Central Asia
t Land degradation is a major development challenge in Central Asia, with
negative implications on rural livelihoods and food security. We estimate the annual
cost of land degradation in the region due to land use and cover ...