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.
GOOD PRACTICE GUIDANCE ADDENDUM
SDG Indicator 15.3.1
Co-published in 2025 by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Bonn, Germany, and the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT), Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern, Switzerland.
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The Conservation International Foundation (CI) is a non-profit organization that operates internationally in over 30 countries across six continents with a wide range of partners in order to empower societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature for the well-being of humanity.
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Neil Sims holds a PhD from the University of Canberra in Environmental Science and has extensive experience leading national and international projects using remote sensing to track plant growth and environmental changes. He has worked on methods to help countries report on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and to monitor crop diseases from satellites. He serves as co-chair of the GEO-LDN Flagship and is currently working for the NCVC in Saudi Arabia.
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