China is stepping in to support Africa’s Great Green Wall, a massive 7,700km project aimed at combating desertification in the Sahara. Launched by the African Union in 2007, the initiative has struggled due to funding shortages and political instability. Beijing, already a leader in global greening efforts, now seeks to pair ecological restoration with economic incentives.

China steps into Africa's 'great green wall' plan

African Union launched ambitious plan of 7,700km wall in 2007, China steps into Africa's plan

UN talks aimed at halting the degradation and desertification of vast swathes of land start in Saudi Arabia on Monday after scientists fired a stark warning over unsustainable farming and deforestation.

UN desertification talks begin in Saudi Arabia amid climate change warnings

Desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) act as one of the drivers of migration, India said on Saturday at the 15th international conference of the UNCCD which is underway at Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa.

Desertification, land degradation and drought key drivers of migration: India at UNCCD conference

In the fight against desertification, scientists in Southern Spain are employing some high-flying technology to help. The new drone tree planting project is hoping to slow advancing deserts and restore biodiversity in the region.

High-flying tree-planting project in Southern Spain to fight desertification

A report from the Indian Space Research Organisation says land degradation is estimated at 96 million hectares

Satellite images show desertification eating into quarter of India's agricultural land

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