GEO Land Degradation Neutrality (GEO-LDN)
Global Earth observation partnership for land degradation neutrality
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
GEO Land Degradation Neutrality (GEO-LDN) is a global project supporting countries in monitoring and achieving land degradation neutrality (LDN) using Earth observation and geospatial data. GEO-LDN offers tools, capacity building, standards development, and access to satellite and in situ data to inform integrated land use planning and reporting under SDG target 15.3.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
GEO-LDN leverages remote sensing time-series, cloud-hosted GIS applications, desktop/web-based analytical platforms, and geospatial standards via the LDN Toolbox to provide high-resolution data, indicators, and capacity for land degradation assessment and reporting.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
GEO-LDN primarily supports public sector agencies and UNCCD national focal points, along with academia and civil society organizations, and rural communities involved in land management and reporting processes.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
GEO-LDN is funded through donor support from GEO member contributions and UNCCD partnerships; services are provided freely to participating countries.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
GEO-LDN has enabled the development of multi-decadal, high-resolution land degradation datasets; facilitated capacity building across 20 national teams and 325 participants; and supported restoration planning, including Benin’s roadmap to restore 1.25 million ha by 2030.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
UNCCD Secretariat; Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development; German International Development Agency; Conservation International; International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals; Open Geospatial Consortium; Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development;
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better environment
Better production
Better life
