June 17, 2025 – Desertification and Drought day
Release of the New CSFD Dossier on the Links Between Demographic Dynamics and Desertification What is the connection between demography and desertification?Are population growth, urbanization, and migration linked to land degradation in drylands? On the occasion of the Desertification and Drought day, CSFD is publishing its new thematic Dossier – the 15th in the series […]
[WEBINAR] Building Resilience in a Drying World: Economic and Policy Imperatives for Drought Action July 2nd 2025, 13:30 GMT – 15:30 CEST
Making the case for systemic drought response and NbS through the lens of desertification and UNCCD goals. This webinar offers a timely and policy-relevant dialogue that bridges science, governance, and nature-based investment—urging the international community to reinforce drought resilience as a core component of land restoration and climate adaptation strategies. When : July 2nd 2025, […]
Two members of the CSFD attended the 2nd International Congress on Oases and Date Palms in Ouarzazate (Morocco)
Organized under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the 2nd International Congress on Oases and Date Palms 2025 brings together researchers, decision-makers, development actors, and institutional representatives to discuss the crucial issues of sustainability in oasis ecosystems on May 22 and 23, 2025, in Ouarzazate. This event, led by the Moroccan Ministry […]
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025
Biodiversity and Land Degradation: A Common Fight! In dryland areas, combating land degradation not only secures the future of ecosystems but also helps preserve biodiversity and supports the sustainable development of human societies that are closely dependent on them. Measures aimed at improving, preserving, and restoring land are part of the shared solutions to tackle […]
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 […]
