desertification
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The G7 meeting also hopes to reach a political declaration on desertification and security, while sessions on oceans will look to strengthen an alliance on marine protected areas.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
Deforestation and flooding in Bangladesh, the collapse of Black Sea fisheries, the desertification of sub-Saharan Africa and “a nearly endless list” of other issues, he said, would drive human migration.
From Salon ● Nov. 14, 2024
Prof Maathai championed the view that women, especially in rural areas, could improve the environment by planting trees to provide a fuel source and to slow deforestation and desertification.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2024
The government is set to announce measures to avoid desertification by promoting better management of soil and other natural resources in the region.
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2024
Drought cycles, desertification, and a 2.9% population growth rate, have undercut the economy.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
Vocabulary lists containing desertification
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Human Geography - Middle School
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