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24 billion tons of fertile land lost every year, warns UN chief on World Day to Combat Desertification

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UN News

Publication Date
2019-06-17

“Desertification, land degradation and drought are major threats affecting millions of people worldwide,” said the UN chief, “particularly women and children.”

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https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/06/1040561