The main objective of the study is to create an interdisciplinary scientific platform, promote the development of new approaches for building further interregional cooperation and provide analytical information and data for advice/support to stakeholders for targeted actions in the region in the field of land degradation, climate change adaptation and migration, and their interrelationships to contribute to the achievement of the goals of the UNCCD Strategy for 2018

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.

Regional strategy for drought risk management and mitigation in Central Asia for 2021-2030.

This document was prepared by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) with the support of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (ICSD) and with financial assistance from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) within the framework of the project “Regional Approaches to Combating Sand and Dust Storms (SDS) and Drought in Central Asia.”

This publication presents science-based evidence concerning sustainable land use systems (SLUS) and the potential of the SLUS approach to achieve land degradation neutrality (LDN) targets, reduce inequalities, achieve social justice, improve economic viability and, consequently, help achieve multiple United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) and targets.