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The Threat of Desertification in 110 Countries will Increase National and Regional Security Risks

The Threat of Desertification in 110 Countries will Increase National and Regional Security Risks

Dursun Yıldız (Msc)

Director

Hydropolitics Academy Center-Türkiye

Abstract

Climate change, along with desertification, erosion, drought, and land degradation, stands out as a prominent global issue. The United Nations (UN) has declared June 17 as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought since 1994. Countries are working to raise awareness about this issue that affects the whole world. It is obvious that The threat of desertification in many countries will increase national and regional security risks

Therefore it is worthwhile to analyze  how to combat drought, desertification, and erosion in a changing climate.

Keywords: drought, desertification, erosion  

Introduction

 

While an average of 24 billion tons of agricultural land is lost annually due to soil erosion worldwide, 110 countries are facing the threat of desertification due to erosion(1). Factors influencing desertification include insufficient rainfall, drought, overgrazing, deforestation, improper/excessive irrigation, and soil pollution. When the vegetation cover on the soil disappears due to these factors, sand and dust carried by wind erosion render the fertile soil unusable. The cycle of drought, erosion, and desertification becomes an interlinked spiral. Therefore, combating drought, desertification, and erosion should be addressed together.

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