Overview

• The UNCCD study reveals that 75% of Earth's land has experienced long-term drying trends over the past three decades.
• Approximately 7.6% of global land has shifted from humid to arid conditions, with Europe, parts of the U.S., Brazil, East Asia, and Central Africa heavily affected.
• The report identifies human-induced climate change, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, as the primary cause of intensifying dryness.
• Key agricultural regions, such as the Mediterranean, face significant risks to food production due to worsening soil conditions.
• The report recommends drought monitoring, sustainable land use practices, and technologies like rainwater harvesting and targeted irrigation to mitigate impacts.