How can agroecology and pastoralism contribute to land restoration? Reflections from Riyadh, UNCCD COP16

Cesaro Jean-Daniel. 2024. How can agroecology and pastoralism contribute to land restoration? Reflections from Riyadh, UNCCD COP16. Montpellier : CIRAD, 21 p.

Résumé : The UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh highlighted the urgent need to combat desertification, which affects 40% of the planet's land, exacerbating food insecurity and poverty. Discussions emphasized the importance of agroecology, multifunctional landscapes, and pastoralism for land restoration and addressing global crises such as climate change. The debate on "land sparing" (separating conservation from agriculture) versus "land sharing" (integrating conservation into shared landscapes) highlighted the benefits of sustainable agriculture and land restoration for local communities. Afforestation, as a key tool in the fight against land degradation and climate change, was also emphasized, particularly within the framework of the Great Green Wall in Africa. Pastoralism, often seen as a driver of degradation, plays a crucial role in the sustainable management of rangelands. Involving herders in land restoration is essential for effective resource management. COP16 also highlighted the importance of smallholder farmers, supporting their transition to resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.

Mots-clés libres : Desertification, Restauration des pâturages, Gestion durable des terres, Agroecologie, Land sharing–Land sparing

Agences de financement hors UE : Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers

Projets sur financement : (FRA) Initiative on Agroecology

Auteurs et affiliations

• Cesaro Jean-Daniel, CIRAD-ES-UMR SELMET (FRA) ORCID: 0000-0001-7019-5657

Source : Cirad-Agritrop (https://agritrop.cirad.fr/611417/)

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