UN agency calls for sustainable soil management to combat land degradation


By Chen ChenGe Chen
  • World
  • Friday, 06 Dec 2024

RIYADH, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched an action plan on Thursday aimed at tackling agricultural land degradation through sustainable soil management.

Unveiled on World Soil Day during the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, the report, titled "Regional Action Plan for Sustainable Soil Management in the Near East and North Africa Region," outlines strategies to address soil-related challenges, strengthen sustainable soil management capacities, and promote regional cooperation.

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