Desertification and climate change: Are they part of the same fight?

Bonnet Bernard, Chotte Jean-Luc, Hiernaux Pierre, Ickowicz Alexandre, Loireau Maud. 2024. Desertification and climate change: Are they part of the same fight?. Versailles : Ed. Quae, 124 p. (Enjeux sciences / Ed. Quae) ISBN 978-2-7592-4029-6

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Résumé : What causes vegetation and soil degradation? What are the consequences for ecosystems, biodiversity, water resources and the climate? What are future impacts on human societies and the economy? Desertification is often wrongly perceived as a remote issue for our European countries. As a result, efforts to combat it are struggling to gain footing as an environmental priority. Yet desertiﬁcation is not inevitable. In this book, the authors show that this phenomenon is not always linked to climate change, and that it is not only an issue in dryland areas, although they are most exposed. They clarify the various geographical, biological and socioeconomic aspects of desertification and draw on the most recent research to explain the methods and expected benefits of combating desertiﬁcation and land degradation. This book, which is aimed at scientists, NGOs, journalists, students, decision-makers, etc., deconstructs several preconceived ideas to contribute fully to national and international debates.

Mots-clés Agrovoc : désertification, changement climatique, dégradation du sol, dégradation des terres, dégradation de l'environnement, dégradation des parcours, impact sur l'environnement, couverture végétale, effets du changement climatique

Classification Agris : P40 - Météorologie et climatologie
P36 - Érosion, conservation et récupération des sols
P01 - Conservation de la nature et ressources foncières

Champ stratégique Cirad : CTS 4 (2019-) - Santé des plantes, des animaux et des écosystèmes

Agences de financement hors UE : Comité scientifique français de la désertification

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