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Overview of land degradation neutrality (LDN) in Europe and Central Asia

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    LDN in Azerbaijan
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    Azerbaijan is located in the southern Caucasus, with mountains covering 47 percent of the country. Rapid development as a result of the oil boom has led to a decrease in poverty, but numerous sites are highly polluted with derived contaminants. To lessen its economy’s dependence on the oil sector, the acceleration of agriculture development is a major national strategic policy. Water scarcity represents a limitation for agricultural productivity causing degradation problems particularly severe and affecting the most vulnerable such as rural communities and smallholder farmers. Most of the population live in either rain-fed areas with high drought frequency or irrigated areas with high water stress, and severe land degradation is affecting their livelihoods.
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    LDN in Bosnia and Herzegovina
    2021
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    Bosnia and Herzegovina, in south-eastern Europe, is mostly covered by mountain forests. Agricultural land of good quality is scarce and the increasingly growing population in urban areas has accelerated the loss of fertile land. In rural areas, abandoned lands are left exposed to erosion and become unproductive. Degradation is being exacerbated by an increased frequency and intensity of extreme climate events. The government has adopted an Action Program to combat land degradation and drought and set national LDN targets.
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    LDN in Turkey
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    Turkey is located at the intersection of Europe, Asia and Africa in an arid and semi-arid region with a rich biological diversity. It has been home to various civilisations since the first human settlements and agricultural practices applied throughout history have intensified degradation of Turkish soils. Due to its topography, water erosion is one of the primary issues, and the country is highly vulnerable to desertification and drought. Degradation seriously affects its forests, steppes and wetlands. However, Turkey has accumulated significant knowledge and experience on combating land degradation and has effectively applied soil conservation, afforestation, and rehabilitation activities, providing useful tools and methodologies for the region.

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