Worsening land degradation caused by human activities is undermining the well-being of two fifths of humanity, driving species extinctions and intensifying climate change. It is also a major ...

But this multi-dimensional character of land is often overlooked in land management practices, resulting is excessive stress, land degradation, and environmental draw down.

Just like diagnosing human illness, scientists are using soil health indicators to identify and reverse soil degradation, ensuring our planet remains fertile and productive for future generations.

Chennai: More than a quarter of India’s land is turning to desert and the rate of degradation of agricultural areas is increasing, according to new analysis of satellite images.