Tag: desertification
desertification aggravates the phenomenon of sandstorms
June 17 is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. In Iraq, this is a major issue where more than half of the territory is considered in danger from…
17/6 – World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Why is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed? The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated on June 17 every year to raise awareness of…
agreement to protect Doñana Park threatened with desertification
Doñana is the largest, most important natural marshland park in Southern Europe. It is threatened with disappearance by drought, but Madrid and Andalusia have agreed: 700 million euros will be…
Southern Europe is threatened by desertification – see on the maps how quickly the risk areas have grown
Above you see a picture that looks like a lifeless desert. The picture shows a lake on the Italian island of Sicily in the summer of 2021. Lake Pozillo, located…
Rurality in France: “There are areas that are in a period of continuous desertification”
The contours of the “France rurality” plan was unveiled by the government to combat the feeling of abandonment among rural inhabitants and the decline in public services which dominates in…
Bank desertification, more than 4 million Italians without a branch
(Finance) – There are more than 4 million Italians “without a bank”, that is, the inhabitants of the 3,062 municipalities in which there are no longer any bank branches, equal…
Drought: what is it?
The term drought usually refers to an episode of lack of water more or less long but sufficient for the soils, flora and fauna to be affected. This phenomenon can…
Declarations but no major progress: the COP15 against desertification is disappointing
After two weeks of negotiations, the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification ended on Friday, May 20, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Decisions…
in Abidjan, the COP15 on desertification enters its home stretch
In Abidjan, COP15 on desertification is due to end this Friday, May 20. It is one of the three UN conventions to be held this year with the COP Biodiversity…