WOCAT

Welcome to WOCAT – the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies

WOCAT, the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies, is a global network on Sustainable Land Management (SLM) that promotes the documentation, sharing and use of knowledge to support adaptation, innovation and decision-making in SLM.

Events

WOCAT participation at the UNCCD CRIC23

Join WOCAT at the UNCCD CRIC 23 in Panama City, Panama, from December 1-5, 2025. This important session brings together representatives from 196 countries to review global efforts against desertification, land degradation, and drought. We are excited to contribute to discussions on achieving land degradation neutrality and building a more resilient future. More details about WOCAT's involvement at the CRIC23 will be announced soon.

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News

Call for Applications: Join the AfriOCAT Coordination Team

This is an opportunity for organizations in Africa operating in the field of Sustainable Land Management and Land Degradation Neutrality. Find the eligibility criteria here: https://shorturl.at/gfs7g and apply by January 31, 2026

Become WOCAT Organizational Member: https://shorturl.at/3in5k

Fill the candidacy file: https://shorturl.at/QFTpg

» More information on the AfriOCAT website
WOCAT Newsletter July-December 2025

The Newsletter is out! Dive in and learn more about AfriOCAT and our journey towards regionalizing WOCAT. Together we are continuing our work towards sustainable land management and land degradation neutrality!

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Bhutan Soil and Water Conservation Approaches and Technologies (BHUCAT)

We are excited to announce the release of Bhutan Soil and Water Conservation Approaches and Technologies (BHUCAT). This vital compilation documents selected Sustainable Land Management (SLM) best practices. BHUCAT serves as a key reference and knowledge-sharing platform, offering practical guidance for farmers, field practitioners, and policymakers to scale resilient land use systems.

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WOCAT Multi-Donor Basket Fund (MDBF) for SLM

The MDBF, hosted by the UNCCD Secretariat, is a collaborative financial mechanism that pools donor resources to accelerate the global implementation of innovative SLM solutions, addressing critical gaps in knowledge and capacity.

Trigger change! Innovative Sustainable Agriculture Solutions for Land Restoration - A Global Course

This new course, developed by a team of university professors and sustainable agriculture experts from around the world, serves as a comprehensive resource for educators. It targets university students and training institution participants worldwide enrolled in agriculture and related programs.

UNCCD-WOCAT gender-responsive SLM tool

The new UNCCD-WOCAT gender-responsive SLM tool is now available online on our database. This tool supports project planners, designers, and implementers in their effort to scale up SLM Technologies and Approaches for women and men equally.

More information on the project here.

Global SLM Database

The Global Database on SLM contains a vast range of good practices from all over the world and is the primary recommended database by UNCCD.

SLM knowledge products

Are you looking for global or national good SLM practices compilations, guidelines, videos, factsheets, papers or other media?

CDE
ISRIC
ICARDA
FAO logo
CIAT Bioversity Alliance
GIZ
ICIMOD

Funding Partners

SDC
BMZ