Explore ten reasons why cities play a key role in land restoration, combating desertification and building drought resilience.
+1 billion youth live in developing countries, relying on land & resources for sustenance. @UNCCD recognizes youth as key changemakers who can transform communities by initiating innovative changes #ForNature 🌱#DesertificationandDroughtDay#UNited4Landhttps://t.co/BAsvNfzBtu pic.twitter.com/pcyNPUkXVD
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 15, 2024
🌾Agriculture is a driver of economies & degradation globally. Sustainable land management benefits nature & economic growth. Our GUIDE on #ecosystemrestoration helps cities combat land degradation.
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 16, 2024
🔗https://t.co/G1xSAaAFrp#DesertificationandDroughtDay#UNited4Land#ForNature pic.twitter.com/Km9UH75XlA
🌏This #DesertificationandDroughtDay we acknowledge the future of land resources lies in the hands of the youth. Cities must support the pivotal role of youth & local communities in safeguarding our land for generations to come.#UNited4Land#ForNaturehttps://t.co/BAsvNfzBtu pic.twitter.com/wDdwQCLRcU
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 17, 2024
🌆🌲Land is important across rural & urban areas. Urban migration distances populations from the impacts & management of natural resources. Cities must be #UNited4Land to protect the ecosystem services we rely on.#DesertificationandDroughtDay#ForNaturehttps://t.co/YGP6xwtFwe pic.twitter.com/CuXWolTTLv
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 13, 2024
🛤️Caring for land = intergenerational responsibility. @UNCCD’s global knowledge exchange platform enables intergenerational learning to preserve & share ancestral knowledge with future land stewards.#DesertificationandDroughtDay#UNited4Land#ForNaturehttps://t.co/tuRveMlMKu pic.twitter.com/JwDbiSX8Bu
— CitiesWithNature (@CitiesWNature) June 14, 2024