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 us on May 22 in Budapest or online at the Regional Conference on Combating Desertification and Drought. In the workshop you learn about enhancing agricultural resilience to extreme weather events through natural/small water retention measures (NSWRMs).
The workshop brings together policy-makers, researchers, practitioners, and civil society. The aim is knowledge exchange on how to align national and EU policies, promote strategic implementation of NSWRMs, and build collaborative capacity for climate adaptation and sustainable agricultural development.
On May 21, 2025 WOCAT reserach scientist Nicole Harari is speaking in Berlin at the event Partners for Change - SOILutions for a secure, resilient and sustainable future. The event lasting from May 20–22, 2025 is hold by the Global Programme Soil Protection and Rehabilitation for Food Security (ProSoil) of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) and the Partners for Change (P4C) Network.
Join the event online with the event code: P4CXSOIL
News
The WOCAT Newsletter July - December 2024 is out! As we step into 2025 with renewed energy and purpose, we are excited to share highlights from our recent activities and achievements, including WOCAT’s impactful presence at UNCCD COP16. Together, let’s continue advancing sustainable land management and building a brighter future for our land and communities.
WOCAT has published an article in the latest issue of Rural 21 titled "Embracing Gender for Sustainable Land Management".
This article underscores the critical importance of integrating gender perspectives into SLM to achieve more inclusive and effective outcomes. It highlights innovative approaches, tools, and experiences developed by WOCAT to ensure gender-responsive SLM practices that empower both women and men. By addressing gender inequalities and promoting equal participation, WOCAT aims to enhance the sustainability of land management efforts while contributing to improved livelihoods and ecosystem resilience.
This year's World Soil Day theme, "Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage", resonates with the mission of WOCAT's Consortium Partner ISRIC – World Soil Information. To mark the day and its alignment with UNCCD COP16, WOCAT and ISRIC hosted two key events at the WOCAT-UNCCD Pavilion: a morning session (WOCAT Morning Meetup) on ISRIC soil maps (i.e. SoilGrids) and an afternoon session: From SoilGrids to Soils4Africa.
These events underscored the vital role of soil data and collaboration in sustainable land management.
End November a workshop to instructors of “Trigger Change! Innovative Sustainable Agriculture Solutions for Land Restoration” (Training of Trainers) was held for Southeast Asia Educators. The objective was to equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate the “Trigger Change!” course into their curricula.
Save the date for the next Training of Trainers Workshops early 2025: Arab Region 3-6 February, Latin America 25-28 March, and Europe tbc.
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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