One third of global population affected by desertification

Some 3.2 billion people, or almost one-third of the global population, are affected by desertification and land loss driven, in part, by climate change, according to the UN’s most senior official dealing with the issue. Ibrahim Thiaw is the Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

One third of global population affected by desertification Tonata Kadhila

Written by: Tonata Kadhila

Climate Change Desertification environmental issues global population Global Warming Ibrahim Thiaw Land Loss Sustainable Development UNCCD

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