UN Warns Degraded Land Costs Nearly $1 Trillion a Year
At UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia, the UN estimates degraded land costs at least $878 billion a year as restoration financing falls $278 billion short.
Drought Resilience
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U.N. prepares August 17 desertification summit in Mongolia as drought resilience takes center stage
The 17th session of the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification is scheduled to open August 17, 2026, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with a focus on drought resilience, land degradation and sustainable land management.
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Wichita City Council OKs water reuse pilot to test advanced purification
Wichita City Council voted 7-0 on July 7 to fund a water reuse pilot for advanced purification. Pilot water won’t enter the drinking supply during testing.