Improv Podcast · Cowgirls vs. Kaijus A colossal tale that follows a band of three sisters who travel the Drylands performing their captivating music, hunting monsters the size of mountains, and turni...

【Proc Biol Sci】Aridity poses a severe threat to global biodiversity, and grazing further exacerbates ecological stress in drylands

A new study reveals that some of India’s dryland farming communities are slowly building resilience against the mounting threats of climate change. This is driven largely by financial inclusion, publi...

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Promoting more sustainable agriculture in the Moroccan drylands by shifting from conventional wheat monoculture to a rotation with chickpea and

This global study assesses how future increases in aridity will reshape dryland soil salinity patterns through the 21st century under four climate scenarios, evaluating compound future exposure to sal...

For Lucia Gerbaldo, Gender and Social Inclusion Expert and WeCaN Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the project addresses two interconnected priorities: documenting successful land management practices in dryland regions and strengthening women’s ability to advocate for gender-responsive EbA across the Rio Conventions. Through training provided by the Kaschak Institute, WeCaN members have developed skills in negotiation, advocacy and understanding the formal processes of international conventions. WOCAT has complemented this work with training on its gender-responsive sustainable land management (SLM) tool, helping trained facilitators document successful practices and gather evidence that can inform policymakers. For Lucia, however, the value of these activities extends beyond technical skills. WeCaN provides a space where women can share experiences, learn from one another, build confidence and develop collective advocacy messages. She emphasises the importance of connecting women's local expertise with international policy processes, noting that many women are already active in their communities but lack opportunities to bring their knowledge and priorities to global discussions. The project helps bridge this gap, supporting women to move from local action to national and international engagement. Its longer-term approach also recognises that meaningful participation cannot begin and end with a single...

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The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. Global food security faces a number of pressures, including conflict, climate change, pollution and overexploitation. North and Central Asia is a region at risk, with human activity contributing to significant levels of desertification in drylands and other fragile biomes. Agriculture is a major source of employment in the region, accounting for more than 40 per… The post Satellite Solutions for Food Security appeared first on The Astana Times.

The Western Eurasian Steppe has undergone an abrupt and persistent transition to a hotter and drier summer climate that exceeds the range of natural variability, driven by external climate forcing and...