LDN Toolbox
Welcome to the Toolbox
The LDN Toolbox is a user-oriented entry point to a suite of analytical tools, datasets and methods for land use planning towards land degradation neutrality. The workflow of the toolbox is structured according to the typical 5 phases of an integrated land use planning cycle, as presented in a report of the UNCCD Science-Policy interface on “The contribution of integrated land use planning and integrated landscape management to implementing Land Degradation Neutrality: Entry points and support tools” (see page 30). Explore the tools by clicking Learn More button on each listed tool.
SEPAL
31. October 2023
SEPAL is an open-source platform that provides cloud-based access to satellite data for land and forest monitoring. It supports LDN by offering a dedicated module aligned with UNCCD’s Good Practice Guidance v2.
Learn moreTrends.Earth
31. October 2023
Trends.Earth is a QGIS-based tool that monitors SDG 15.3.1 using three global LDN indicators. It supports LDN by tracking long-term degradation trends and identifying drivers of change.
Learn moreLand Degradation Assessment in Dryland
6. November 2023
Download Manuals/Online Training Local data collection through transect walks, interviews, discussions, and assessments provides insights into land degradation and management needs. Stakeholder input shapes sustainable plans and establishes a baseline for future monitoring. The approach supports the development of shared strategies for LDN, combining diverse tools and promoting knowledge exchange among communities, decision-makers, and external
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