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desertification

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Desertification means land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities. Desertification does not refer to the natural expansion of existing deserts.

Global assessment (1st work programme), Sustainable use assessment, Asia-Pacific assessment UNCCD, http://www2.unccd.int/frequently-asked-questions-faq

Land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities.

Land degradation and restoration assessment

Land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities. Desertification does not refer to the natural expansion of existing deserts.

Europe and Central Asia assessment