The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (17 June) highlights the urgent need for sustainable land management. India, facing 97.85 million hectares of land degradation, actively targets restoring 26 million hectares by 2030 through watershed development, the Green India Mission, and the Aravalli Green Wall.
Click to View MoreThe G7 now views land degradation as a global security risk. For India, where degradation costs 2.5% of GDP, prioritizing sustainable management and UNCCD COP17 is vital. Success requires bridging international frameworks and reforming domestic policies toward climate-resilient, productive agriculture.
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