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CoP14 on desertification tackles ‘land-drought nexus’
Drylands face a 4 °C warming under Paris Agreement’s goal
Dryland farming, not so dire

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Dryland farming, not so dire

29/08/15

Simulations help study impacts of aerosols over India

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Climate change can dry south Indian river, says new study

Computer simulations predict severe water shortages in south India’s Godavari basin, which call for conservation practices.

01/03/12

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Agroforestry can fix Pakistan’s depleting tree cover

Pakistan should turn to agroforestry to stem its shrinking forest cover, say experts.

16/12/11

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Pakistan seeks tech fix for impending water crisis

Pakistan is considering several water management techniques to head off a water crisis caused by wastage and warming.

01/08/11

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South Asia News in brief: 1–15 March 2008

A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.

20/03/08

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Soil degradation issues ‘swept aside’, say experts

More attention must be paid to the global degradation of land and its impact on climate change and food ...

07/09/07