Global conference tackles soil restoration and rangeland degradation in Mongolia

Policy makers and scientists are convening in Ulaanbaatar to address degradation of rangelands covering half of Earth's surface, which could sequester carbon and combat drought if restored.

First covered Aug 22, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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35d Inside Climate News A Global Gathering to Tackle the Planet’s Soil Crisis Is Underway in Mongolia — In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, policy makers, scientists and global negotiators are gathering to convey an urgent message: The world’s rangelands, which make up…

Primary sources

environment.ec.europa.eu First EU law on soil set to enter into force

news.un.org Three billion people globally impacted by land degradation

unccd.int World Drought Atlas reveals systemic nature of hazard risks, calls for national plans, global cooperation

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