Publication of a note on neutrality regarding land degradation in the Sahel through the lens of land tenure issues
Land neutrality, although a sustainable development goal, remains largely unknown outside of international environmental negotiation circles and academic circles dedicated to the subject. For the past 10 years, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification has volunteered to implement this goal in the regions under its mandate, namely arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas. A […]
Le CSFD at COP16!
This year, the three Rio conventions are holding their Conference of the Parties (COP). After Cali for the “Biodiversity” COP, Baku for the “Climate” COP, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification will hold its 16th COP in Riyadh from December 2 to 13, 2024. Land will be at the heart of discussions and negotiations. […]
Ahead of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, CSFD publishes a policy brief
Ahead of its participation in the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, CSFD publishes a policy brief calling for better articulation between governance and knowledge-sharing systems on land management, biodiversity, climate and food and water security issues; at international, national and local levels. This plea recognizes that the […]
‘Silent Demise’ of Vast Rangelands Threatens Climate, Food, Wellbeing of Billions (UNCCD)
In anticipation of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) in 2026, this report serves as a catalyst for global awareness and action. It analyses numerous case studies and good practices from around the world, drawing on the experience and lessons learned, and advocates for a new paradigm to inspire governments, donors, and other […]
The CSFD is pleased to announce the publication by Editions Quae of the book “Désertification et changement climatique, un même combat?”
This is a multi-faceted book covering the many areas involved in combating desertification. All the questions you may have are answered in this book! This book is edited in french The english version will coming soon on pdf version “What are the causes of vegetation and soil degradation? What are the consequences for ecosystems, biodiversity, […]
September 12, 2023 : a date for your diary
Members of the international panel of experts of the Political Science Interface (SPI) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will meet in Montpellier in September. On this occasion, the French Scientific Committee on Desertification (CSFD) invites you to a multi-stakeholder debate on the role of land in the sustainable development agenda. This […]
Official launch of the International Research Network RESET_GMV : Djibouti, 25-26th of April 2023 (Hybrid)
Official launch of the International Research Network RESET_GMV : Science for the new vision of the Great Green Wall
Publication of a CIRAD policy brief on assessing the contribution of livestock to development in drylands
The 60th issue of the Perspective series is devoted to the issues of measuring and assessing the contribution of pastoral and agropastoral livestock to poverty reduction and development in drylands. Perspective, CIRAD’s policy brief, is a 4-page document designed to stimulate debate, promote the development of ideas and help decision-making. You can find this issue […]
COP27, a personal testimony – Jean-Luc Chotte, IRD – President of the CSFD
COP27 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in November in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, brought its share of disappointments – no commitments were made by countries. There were some notable advances, however, with the creation of a climate loss and damage fund for vulnerable countries and the continuation, in a new […]
COP27: side event on November 17th – Great Green Wall: youth initiatives in the spotlight
How to make the Great Green Wall a success by 2030? Can youth-led projects be a lever for this success? In order to debate and answer these questions, a side event of the COP27 is organised by the IRD, the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the […]
