WOCAT
Welcome to WOCAT – the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
WOCAT 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
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.
News
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, each adapted specific context. BHUCAT serves as a key reference and knowledge-sharing platform, offering practical guidance for farmers, field practitioners, and policymakers to scale out resilient land use systems.
The Africa Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (AfriOCAT) was officially launched on October 23, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia! We celebrated this key moment with our valued partners, AUDA-NEPAD and the Water and Land Resource Center (WLRC) Ethiopia, alongside influential representatives from African institutions working on Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and land restoration across the continent. We are incredibly excited about this new chapter. AfriOCAT is set to decentralize WOCAT, significantly strengthening South-South knowledge exchange and driving joint action to restore our precious land!
The SDG 15.3.1 GPG Addendum (unedited version) is out!
After 18 months and collaboration with many experts and institutions, we are pleased to share this document with updated guidance to compare land degradation maps over time, estimate SDG indicator 15.3.1 and monitor progress towards LDN.
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.
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.
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.
Are you looking for global or national good SLM practices compilations, guidelines, videos, factsheets, papers or other media?
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