DESERTIFICATION

China uses advanced technology to combat desertification

Published on: June 19, 2025
10:05

Beijing, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) From the use of biotechnological techniques to the implementation of machinery driven by Artificial Intelligence, China today adopts innovations to replace manual labor in its efforts to build ecological barriers against desertification.

Humankind celebrates World Day to Combat Desertification

Published on: June 17, 2025
09:24

United Nations, June 17 (Prensa Latina) Today, humankind celebrates the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, aimed at raising awareness about international initiatives to combat these phenomena that affect life on the planet.

Three-quarters of the world’s land became drier

Published on: December 9, 2024
09:36

Riyadh, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) Despite intensifying water-related disasters such as floods, more than three-quarters of the world's land has become permanently drier in recent decades, scientists warned.

Guterres calls for drastic acceleration to combat desertification

Published on: June 17, 2024
14:46

United Nations, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for a drastic acceleration of the implementation of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

Cuba calls on to address desertification and drought

Published on: June 17, 2024
11:11

Havana, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez urged to face desertification and drought because of their close relationship with the preservation of biodiversity and ecosystems.

Global call for sustainable land management

Published on: June 17, 2024
10:47

Berlin, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Mobilizing all generations to support sustainable land management is the central theme of the Desertification and Drought Day celebrated today amid the global effort to combat this scourge.

Saudi Arabia to host UN conference on desertification

Published on: February 1, 2024
07:39

Riyadh, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) Saudi Arabia and the United Nations Convention to address Desertification (UNCCD) agreed to hold the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention (COP16) in Riyadh from December 2nd to the 13th.