Land Degradation Neutrality training materials
The following materials are introducing different tools and methods which can be used in the context of Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) monitoring, validation and implementation.
They have been developed in collaboration with different partners and can be freely downloaded and used by interested stakeholders.
For further information and guidance, please contact WOCAT wocat.cde@unibe.ch
Introduction to LDN - Latest guidance (2026)
You can download this power point presentation, adapt it and use it! Please acknowledge WOCAT.
The contents of the presentation include the following topics:
- What is LDN?
- Why is LDN important?
- SDG 15.3.1
- UNCCD Strategic Framework
- 2026 UNCCD Reporting Process
- LDN Targets
- LDN monitoring
- Relationship between LDN and Integrated Land Use Planning
Mapping and Monitoring Land Condition
You can download these power point presentations, adapt them and use the! Please acknowledge WOCAT.
GEO LDN training on LDN ToolBox (Nairobi, 2-6 October)
Here you can find the presentations of WOCAT's contribution to the GEO LDN training held in Nairobi between 2-6 October on the LDN Toolbox.
Session 1: Introduction to LDN
1.1- What is LDN?
1.2- Links to the Rio Conventions
1.3- Enhacing National Reporting Process to UNCCD
1.4- LDN Target Setting
1.5- LDN Monitoring framework and the Convergence of Evidence Principle
1.6- Mapping Land Degrdation: SDG 15.3.1 sub indicators
1.7- False Positives and Negatives
Session 3: Google Earth Engine for informed decision making
1.1- What is Google Earth Engine?
1.2- FAO-WOCAT Apps for Convergence of Evidence
1.3- Kenya DSS
1.4- Practice: Mulicriteria anlysis, Land cover transitions and participatory mapping
Session 4: WOCAT SLM database
1.1- What is WOCAT?
1.2- WOCAT and UNCCD
1.3- WOCAT SLM data base
1.4- Practice: Exploring the SLM database
1.5- Documenting Practices