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Countries Lag Behind on Restoring Damaged Land

A new report shows that worldwide land restoration efforts have reached only about ten percent of the targets set by countries.

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Countries restored 124.3 million hectares, just 10.4% of pledged restoration.

Target is to restore 1.2 billion hectares by around 2030.

Approximately 40% of global land is degraded.

Mongolia has about 77% degraded land due to overgrazing and desertification.

Restoration can help protect wildlife and boost economies.

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Summary

Although 124 million hectares have been rehabilitated, this is far below the pledged goal of 1.2 billion hectares.

Land degradation, driven by climate‑related wildfires, droughts and overgrazing, threatens food production, water supplies and livelihoods, especially in Mongolia.

Experts say greater investment in restoration can also support biodiversity and bring economic benefits.

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degradation

damage that makes land less productive and healthy

rehabilitated

made better again after being damaged

biodiversity

the variety of living things, like plants and animals, in an area

overgrazing

when animals eat too many plants in one place, hurting the soil

desertification

the process where land becomes desert because it loses its soil and plants

pledges

promises or commitments made by countries

investment

spending money now to get useful results later

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