Regional factsheet on Central Asia In Central Asia, governments and international organizations have undertaken significant efforts since the 1990s to inventory, develop, and promote sustainable land management (SLM) practices, which encompass both traditional methods specific to the region and innovative approaches aimed at mitigating and addressing emerging risks and issues stemming from climate change and land degradation. Over the years, UNCCD-spearheaded activities in Central Asia have included the preparation of national Document UNCCD resource 24 September 2025