On 4 November 2025, DNI attended the SALAM-MED final science-policy conference on “Rethinking the Futures of Mediterranean Land and Water”, which led to the development of a Joint Communication. The Mediterranean stands at a critical crossroads. Rich in ecological diversity and cultural heritage, this region faces intensifying pressures from climate change, desertification, water scarcity, and […]
The French Scientific Committee on Desertification (CSFD) held its plenary meeting on 2–3 July 2025 to align on key desertification issues and preparations for COP17. Prof. Quirico Migheli took part as a representative of DesertNet International (DNI), highlighting DNI’s commitment to international collaboration in the fight against land degradation and desertification, connecting research and action. […]
The Mission Soil Work Program 2025 includes 13 calls for proposals and a total indicative budget of 121 million euro. The Work Program 2025 includes new calls for Living Labs, and calls on drivers and costs of land degradation, on the EU Global footprint on soils and on soil salinity, among others. Deadline for submitting […]
Gully erosion channels were mapped across the full LUCAS 2022 survey (ca 400 000 locations). This expert-based assessment identifies the presence or absence of gully erosion forms at each LUCAS location, through in situ and on-screen observations. The findings led to the development and validation of the LUCAS Gully Erosion Model (GE-LUCAS v1.1), a pan-European […]
Led by CIFOR-ICRAF, the FAO, and funded by the European Union, the “Knowledge for Great Green Wall Action (K4GGWA)” programme is inviting submissions from civil society and dedicated stakeholders across 18 eligible countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Sudan, Chad , Djibouti, Sénégal, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Cameroon, Ghana, Bénin, Cape Verde, Gambia, Somalia, South Sudan. […]
Mongolia will host the 17th Conference of the parties of the United Nations Convention to fight desertification (COP17) in 2026. This global event will focus on desertification, degradation of the soil and drought. Mongolia, strongly affected by desertification, will promote solutions for the restoration of the land and the sustainable management of the lands. The […]
DesertNet International (DNI) actively participated in the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) held in Riyadh. As part of its commitment to combating land degradation and desertification, DNI organized three significant side events, each focusing on different aspects of sustainable land management and restoration. #1 Promoting […]
Joint statement formulated on June 20, 2024, on the occasion of the virtual meeting “Combating desertification: success stories from across the African continent”, jointly organized by Nucleo di Ricerca sulla Desertificazione (NRD, University of Sassari, Italy) and DesertNet International to celebrate the World Day to Combat Desertification 2024. The joint declaration is available in ENGLISH […]
“UNCCD Youth Caucus Road to UNCCD COP16” is a webinar series, a powerful initiative that aims to empower young people globally for impactful participation at COP16. This bi-weekly series will run from November 10 to November 30 and provide youth with the tools, knowledge, and networks to shape sustainable land management policies effectively. The sessions cover essential […]
UNIMED is pleased to announce that the SAFE ‘Supporting At-risk Researchers with Fellowships in Europe’ project has officially started. As a pilot fellowship scheme funded by the European Union (EU), the project aims to help at-risk researchers escape the threat they face and continue their research in safety in an EU Member State. The project will provide […]
DeserNet International is pleased to announce that Dr. Nausheen Mazhar, our DNI Member and Coordinator of Working Group 1, also Chairperson, Department of Geography, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, represented DNI and Pakistan at the prestigious 4th International Forum on Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Beijing, China, from September 6-8, 2024. […]
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations on the nomination of Dr. Jean Luc-CHOTTE, member of DNI, as Chevalier dans l’Ordre national de la Légion du Mérite! This prestigious recognition is a testament to the outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication to combating Desertification.
On June 13, 2024, the Geography Department at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) organized a webinar titled United for Land: Our Legacy, Our Future to commemorate Desertification and Drought Day 2024. The event was held under the supervision of DNI member Dr. Nausheen Mazhar, Chairperson and Associate Professor of the Geography Department, and Head […]
🌟 Exciting News from DesertNet International (DNI)! 🌟 This week, we held the inaugural meetings for our five newly established working groups! 🎉 During these sessions, our Chair, Kakha Nadiradze, passionately illustrated the aims and vision of DNI, emphasiding our commitment to addressing desertification and promoting sustainable land management. 🌍✨ The meetings also introduced the […]
There is a Call for Application for “UCAS International Summer School 2024：Global Change and Ecological Health” will be hosted by UCAS from July 18 to July 27, 2024. The application Period is April 1st—May 31st, 2024. More information here.
DNI Academy – DRYLAND DYNAMICS: EXPLORING DESERTIFICATION STATUS IN THE DRYLANDS OF SOUTH PUNJAB, PAKISTAN In this webinar, Dr. Nausheen Mazhar shed light on the urgent issue of desertification in the drylands of South Punjab, Pakistan. The webinar aimed to offer insight into the extent, causes, consequences, and potential solutions to desertification in this crucial […]
Using land-cover information to monitor progress on Sustainable Development Goal 15 This course seeks to provide a basic understanding of land-cover data and its use for monitoring progress towards the achievement of international agreed goals, such as Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15, with a practical focus on its Indicators 15.3.1 (proportion of land that is […]
We are glad to inform you that DNI co-chair Dr Fei Wang has been appointed as a Focal Point for DNI at the Agroecology Coalition. You can find attached the welcome information and last year’s annual report. AECoalition_WelcomePack_EN Annual_report_2023
Bonn, Germany, 21 February 2024 – This year’s Desertification and Drought Day, observed on 17 June, will focus on the future of land stewardship. Engaging present and future generations is more important than ever to halt and reverse these alarming trends and meet global commitments to restore 1 billion hectares of degraded land by […]
Upcoming Webinars from the ILCN and Partners ILCN Webinar: Adapting land conservation tools to recognize cultural values, practices, and access for Indigenous peoples 17:00-18:30 ET Wednesday 28 February 9:00-10:30 AEST Thursday 29 February Online Join ILCN Regional Representative for Australasia, Cecilia Riebl, and a panel of experts to explore how land trusts and other conservation organizations are […]