Over the next six years, the world must invest enormously to combat land degradation and desertification, which threaten food security, water resources and ecosystems. According to UN forecasts, at least 2.6 trillion dollars must be invested by the end of the decade to restore degraded lands and combat the expansion of deserts.
Climate change, frequent droughts and growing food needs against the backdrop of global population growth pose serious risks to the stability of societies.
A significant portion of the roughly $1 billion per day needed must come from the private sector, Tiava said. Currently, this sector provides only 6% of the necessary funds, while the main burden of financing lies on public resources. Tiav emphasized that the private sector, being the main driver of land degradation through food production, should be more actively involved in their restoration.
This global challenge requires immediate action and financial involvement from both governments and private companies.
