Demise of rangelands 'severely underestimated': UNCCD Report

Researchers warn that up to half of the world's rangelands are degraded, impacting traditional herders. Climate change and land conversion fuel destruction, affecting global warming and biodiversity hotspots. UNCCD emphasizes soil health importance in storing carbon. Rangelands support Africa's iconic wildlife, national economies, and cultural heritage. They are vital for food production, pastoralist communities, and preserving diverse languages.