GEO-LDN Network Publications

The GEO-LDN publications highlight the latest knowledge and insights on land degradation neutrality (LDN), sustainable land management, and the use of Earth observation data for informed decision-making. Each publication captures experiences, methodologies, and innovations emerging from the GEO-LDN community and its partners worldwide. From technical guidelines and peer-reviewed articles to policy briefs and case studies, these resources support stakeholders in advancing evidence-based approaches to land restoration, integrated land-use planning, and the achievement of SDG 15.3, Life on Land.

Mapping the expansion of artisanal and large-scale mining in Birim NorthDistrict, Ghana using land use land cover change and digitized mine sites

Authors: Aaron Tettey Tetteh, Lily Lisa Yevugah, Abdul-Wadood Moomen This study examines the expansion of artisanal and large-scale mining activities in Ghana’s Birim North District between 2010 and 2024 and their implications for land degradation. Using land use and land cover change (LULCC) analysis alongside digitized mine site mapping, the research identifies mining activities, deforestation, and rapid urbanization as key drivers of land degradation in the district.

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Annual Report 2025

In 2025, the Group on Earth Observation’s Land Degradation Neutrality (GEO-LDN) Flagship Initiative further strengthened its role as a global platform connecting Earth observation experts, policymakers, and practitioners working towards land degradation neutrality (LDN).

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Chapter 19: Land Degradation Neutrality: A Pathway to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Chapter 19: Land Degradation Neutrality: A Pathway to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

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