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Monthly update from the world's largest community of environmental experts.
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It's in our hands - the future of drylands Drylands cover more than 40% of the earth’s land surface and are home to more than a third of the global population, many of whom are the world’s poorest people. Found on every continent, drylands are regions where water is scarce and rainfall is highly variable. Widely perceived as wastelands, the truth is that drylands are immensely important, providing water, food, animal fodder, fuel wood, shelter and medicines to millions. > Read more
> Read Jonathan Davies' article about the potential of drylands
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Easing the pressure
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The Dadaab refugee camp in north-eastern Kenya, the biggest in the world, is vastly overstretched due to an influx of people fleeing conflict in the wider Eastern Africa region. The local environment is equally feeling the strain. > Read full story
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Dispelling the myth
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Dr Jonathan Davies is charged with coordinating IUCN’s efforts to secure a future for the world’s drylands—no mean feat considering that drylands cover more than 40% of the earth’s land surface. > Read full story
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Striking a balance
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There’s a growing realisation that successful conservation comes from involving the people who live with and depend on nature. In northern Kenya, IUCN and partners are helping to secure a future for the endangered Grevy’s zebra and the people who share a land with this iconic species. > Read full story
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Jewels of the Kalahari
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For poor people living in the drylands of Southern Africa, sustainably harvesting and marketing a range of valuable natural products could help lift their fortunes. > Read full story
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Facts and figures
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Drylands at a glance.
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Turtles in trouble
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New global study assesses the health of sea turtles.
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Photo credits: Header banner © Ewa Magiera; Expert © IUCN; drylands challenges © IUCN; easing the pressure © Intisar E. Elterafi; Dispelling the myth © IUCN; striking a balance © Grevy's Zebra Trust; Jewels of the Kalahari © Brigitte Schuster; quiz © E.Barrow; Facts and figures © Rafal Obrzud; photo gallery © Catherine Gras ; Other news © Gary Rinaldi. |
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