Beyond desert sands: Three priorities for combatting land degradation

Much of the Gulf may be desert, but its diverse natural habitats from wetlands to mangrove forests are at risk due to rapid land degradation.
What can be done? In this article, Samer Al Chikhani, Ousama El Ghazzi, and Ramzi Hjeily lay out three priorities to restore land in the GCC: reducing overgrazing, embracing ecosystem rehabilitation, and balancing natural and assisted restoration. Listen in to understand why reversing land degradation is essential for climate resilience, biodiversity, and regional sustainability.