Land degradation, as defined by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), refers to the deterioration of land quality caused by human activities or natural phenomena. “Investing in large-scale land restoration is a powerful, cost-effective tool to combat desertification, soil erosion, and loss of agricultural production. Alarming PH situationIn the Philippines, the extent of land degradation is alarming. Among the primary drivers of land degradation in the Philippines are illegal logging, unsustainable agricultural practices, and conversion of forests into agricultural land. Desertification and heatA specific type of land degradation, known as desertification, has been impacting various countries globally and is feared to affect the Philippines.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 20, 2024 16:39 UTC