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… of this Convention: (a) "desertification" means land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub- humid areas … means the terrestrial bio-productive system that comprises soil, vegetation, other biota, and the ecological and … human activities and habitation patterns, such as: (i) soil erosion caused by wind and/or water; (ii) deterioration …

… Groundwater Quality The main causes of groundwater quality degradation are pollution caused by inappropriate exploration … planning and licencing procedures. 2. Groundwater Quality Degradation caused by Exploration and Abstraction Poorly … recovery (in case of surface spreading techniques, called “soil aquifer treatment” - SAT) and to improve groundwater …

… Planet We are determined to protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption and … other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality 2.5 By 2020, maintain the genetic diversity of … and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination 3.a Strengthen the …