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Desertification: the invisible frontline
… to sub-saharan africa where half a billion inhabitants are rural, a majority lives off the land and desertification is a … insecurity triggered riots in over 30 countries. But it is rural communities like those of Bangalala, who depend on … of fragile states and regional conflicts. economic growth, development and poverty eradication are the building blocks …
Water in drylands - Adapting to scarcity through integrated management
… knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. … (Vörösmarty et al., 2010). Drylands are not only rural areas; many of the world’s biggest cities are found in … there may be no linkage among water management and rural development plans, particularly regarding the …