Restoring rangelands can prevent the world from drying out

2026-06-17

Yokohama, 17 June 2026  On World Desertification and Drought Day, the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) joins the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the global community in recognizing the central role of rangelands in building climate resilience, ensuring food and water security, conserving biodiversity, and preserving cultural heritage.