China is building vast new 'Great Wall' - and it'll power BeijingChina's 'Solar Great Wall' project aims to generate 100 gigawatts of solar power by 2030, transforming the Kubuqi Desert.
Three-Quarters of the Earth Has Gotten Permanently DrierClimate change is causing permanent dryness on most of Earth's land, affecting ecosystems and human life drastically.
Drylands now make up 40% of land on Earth, excluding Antarctica, study saysThe global area of land affected by aridity has significantly increased, posing long-term agricultural challenges and economic losses.
Why fertile land is turning to desert DW 12/06/2024Almost half of Earth's land is threatened by desertification, exacerbated by human activities and climate change, impacting food security and livelihoods.
What is desertification and why does it matter? DW 12/04/2024Desertification threatens half of the planet's land, impacting agriculture, food security, and driving mass displacement.
Bringing life back to Central Asia's desertified Aral Sea DW 12/10/2024The Aral Sea's devastating shrinkage has led to significant ecological and health impacts, prompting restoration efforts to combat desertification and recover the landscape.
Stopping the Spread of DesertificationDesertification is a complex process fueled by human activity and is expanding globally, impacting ecosystems and human populations.
Three-Quarters of the Earth Has Gotten Permanently DrierClimate change is causing permanent dryness on most of Earth's land, affecting ecosystems and human life drastically.
Drylands now make up 40% of land on Earth, excluding Antarctica, study saysThe global area of land affected by aridity has significantly increased, posing long-term agricultural challenges and economic losses.
Why fertile land is turning to desert DW 12/06/2024Almost half of Earth's land is threatened by desertification, exacerbated by human activities and climate change, impacting food security and livelihoods.
What is desertification and why does it matter? DW 12/04/2024Desertification threatens half of the planet's land, impacting agriculture, food security, and driving mass displacement.
Bringing life back to Central Asia's desertified Aral Sea DW 12/10/2024The Aral Sea's devastating shrinkage has led to significant ecological and health impacts, prompting restoration efforts to combat desertification and recover the landscape.
Stopping the Spread of DesertificationDesertification is a complex process fueled by human activity and is expanding globally, impacting ecosystems and human populations.
UN COP16 summit tackles forced migration and insecurity DW 12/10/2024Up to 40% of the world's agricultural land is degraded, jeopardizing livelihoods and sparking migration.
Degradation of land is threat to human life, Saudi government saysSoil degradation threatens global economies, food production, and ecosystems, necessitating urgent action and awareness at the upcoming Riyadh summit.
UN COP16 summit tackles forced migration and insecurity DW 12/10/2024Up to 40% of the world's agricultural land is degraded, jeopardizing livelihoods and sparking migration.
Degradation of land is threat to human life, Saudi government saysSoil degradation threatens global economies, food production, and ecosystems, necessitating urgent action and awareness at the upcoming Riyadh summit.
We can't let the animals die': drought leaves Sicilian farmers facing uncertain futureSicilian drought causes livestock threat.
PULSE: a farming vehicle printing biodegradable membranes to reverse desertificationPULSE combats desertification with biodegradable membranes around plants in arid regions, supporting plant growth and restoring the natural ecosystem.