Land degradation

“Land degradation is caused by multiple forces, including extreme weather conditions, particularly drought. It is also caused by human activities that pollute or degrade the quality of soils and land utility. It negatively affects food production, livelihoods, and the production and provision of other ecosystem goods and services.” (WHO, 2020)

Sources

WHO. 2020. “Climate Change: Land Degradation and Desertification.” https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/climate-change-land-degradation-and-desertification#. [Accessed March 10, 2025]

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