Summary for decision-makers - African Land: The degradation and the absolute requirement of sustainable management An integrated approach to protect and restore our land

The summary for decision-makers highlights the urgency of addressing land degradation in Africa, a problem affecting 65% of productive land and threatening ecosystem services, food security, the economy, and social stability. It calls for coordinated actions that integrate sustainable land management, including restoration, to prevent, reduce, and reverse this trend. The document proposes strategies based on local approaches and innovative solutions. It emphasizes the importance of local knowledge, the mobilization of adequate financing, multisectoral partnerships, and scaling up sustainable land management practices to contribute to land degradation neutrality and ensure a sustainable future for Africa's land and its people.

Through a series of recommendations for decision-makers, the goal is to provide concrete pathways for land restoration and the establishment of sustainable agricultural practices while ensuring the integrated management of natural resources.