Drylands, characterized by an aridity index (AI) below 0.65, cover about 45% of the Earth's land and support more than 3 billion people. Severe water scarcity in these areas poses significant ...

The Decade is an opportunity to make critical changes to secure the long-term ability of drylands to provide value for humanity's well being. The goals and objectives of the Decade flow directly ...

Climate models make clear the trend will continue ... Although the Report says China has had the largest area recategorized as drylands of any nation, the countries most affected by percentage ...