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.
Dr. Nausheen Mazhar is Chairperson and Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, and Head of the International Resource Center (IRC), DFDI. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on land degradation, desertification, droughts, sustainable land management, sedimentation in reservoirs, and disaster risk reduction, with particular emphasis on dryland communities and policy responses to minimize the impacts of desertification.
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Using the Data-Powered Positive Deviance approach, this study in Ghana’s Upper West Region identified why some communities preserve tree cover despite climate pressures.
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