The GEO Land Degradation Neutrality (GEO-LDN) Initiative is a collaborative platform bringing together governments, international organizations, research institutions, businesses, and civil society. It empowers countries to harness Earth observation and geospatial intelligence for more sustainable land management, improved food security, and climate resilience. By joining GEO-LDN, you become part of a diverse, action-oriented network that works across sectors and disciplines to tackle the pressing challenge of land degradation through coordinated, evidence-based solutions.
Why Join GEO-LDN?
Collaborate with a global LDN community
Join country teams, agencies, research partners, NGOs, and private sector actors who co-design practical solutions for Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN). Exchange methods, peer-review content, and co-create guidance that scales.
Address land degradation where it matters
Work across sectors to prioritize interventions, monitor outcomes, and report consistently on SDG 15.3.1, in line with UNCCD COP decisions, combining Earth observation with in-situ data and local knowledge.
Access and contribute to LDN-ready data, tools, and standards
Benefit from minimum data quality specifications, analytical workflows, and capacity-building resources (e.g., the LDN Toolbox and GEO Knowledge Hub collections). Help refine methods, templates, and training assets used by practitioners worldwide
Demonstrate leadership and amplify impact
Showcase country stories, pilots, and results through GEO-LDN events and publications. Signal alignment with global frameworks (SDGs, UNCCD) while strengthening partnerships and mobilizing support for sustainable land management.
Contact us
The GEO-LDN Secretariat team is available to explain the different opportunities for engagement and support you in finding the best way to contribute to the initiative.
