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GEO-LDN meets D-GEO in Munich
7. July 2024
On 26–27 June 2025, GEO-LDN joined the D-GEO Working Group to discuss expanded use of Earth observation and in situ systems and promote open data policy. Hosted by DLR, D-GEO links Germany to the GEO network and seeks greater visibility for flagships like GEOGLAM and GEO-LDN, laying groundwork for deeper collaboration.
Learn moreGEO-LDN supports Desertification and Drought Day
4. July 2024
On 17 June 2024, GEO-LDN joined the UNCCD’s 30th anniversary and Desertification and Drought Day in Bonn, supporting events with interactive outreach and logistics. Beyond the observance, GEO-LDN launched an e-learning course, a decision support system, a helpdesk, and the #HowtoLDN campaign thus strengthening global efforts towards Land Degradation Neutrality.
Learn more#HowtoLDN Team Nigeria
25. June 2024
Team Nigeria advances Land Degradation Neutrality through an intersectoral approach supported by the GEO-LDN Flagship. Explore the infographic for the background to Nigeria’s LDN efforts, the #HowtoLDN use case, the LDN roadmap of priority actions, and the technical support enabling evidence-based restoration and sustainable land management.
Learn moreCLMS General Assembly 2024
12. June 2024
From 3–5 June 2025, GEO-LDN joined the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) General Assembly in Antwerp. With over 300 experts present, GEO-LDN shared how Copernicus services support global LDN datasets, presented feedback from countries on monitoring needs, and explored opportunities for future service development and collaboration with key regional partners.
Learn moreE-learning Course on Land Cover
11. June 2024
Launched on 21 March 2024, the free e-learning course “Using Land-Cover Information to Monitor SDG 15” equips technical officers and practitioners with skills to apply land-cover data in tracking SDG indicators 15.3.1 and 15.4.2. Developed by FAO, UNCCD, GEO-LDN and GIZ, the course supports global efforts toward Land Degradation Neutrality.
Learn moreGEO-LDN Latest Newsletter Out now!!
28. May 2024
The April 2024 edition of the GEO-LDN Newsletter highlights our work in the first quarter of the year, featuring the TSP 2.0 Workshop, ESP Symposium, Principals Meeting, Monthly Online Seminars, and the launch of Online Support Sessions. Explore updates on GEO-LDN’s activities and milestones.
Learn moreGEO-LDN at NewLife4Drylands Final Conference
17. May 2024
At the NewLife4Drylands Final Conference (14–16 May), GEO-LDN Co-Chair Antje Hecheltjen introduced the Flagship and highlighted opportunities for cross-network collaboration on LDN and land restoration. GEO-LDN emphasized knowledge exchange, expert engagement, and experience in intersectoral team building, with further exchanges planned at the upcoming UNCCD COP alongside the GEO Secretariat.
Learn moreVirtual Participation in the NAP Expo 2024
7. May 2024
At NAP Expo 2024 (Bangladesh), CI’s Alex Zvoleff—co-lead of GEO-LDN Working Group 3, stressed that credible adaptation planning starts with mapping degraded land. With GEF-backed Trends.Earth, CI and GEO-LDN support countries to use Earth observation data for monitoring and advancing Land Degradation Neutrality.
Learn moreGEO-LDN Launches First Online Support Session
7. May 2024
On 19 March 2024, GEO-LDN launched its first Online Support Session, building on the momentum of the Global Dialogue Forum 2023. Fourteen intersectoral country teams shared progress and challenges on their LDN roadmaps, engaging with international experts for peer-to-peer exchange, technical support, and feedback to improve geodata tools and strengthen SDG 15.3.1 reporting.
Learn moreGEO-LDN Principals’ Meeting 2024
7. May 2024
On 11–12 March 2024, GEO-LDN principals met in Bonn to review 2023 milestones, set the 2024 plan, and prepare for strong engagement at UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh. Discussions focused on strengthening the global network and sustaining country engagement, with follow-on contributions to UNCCD’s revision of Good Practice Guidance for SDG 15.3.1.
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