Combating Land Degradation and Desertification: The Land-Use Planning Quandary
Land-use planning (LUP), an instrument of land governance, is often employed to protect land and humans against natural and human-induced hazards, strengthen the resilience of land systems, and secure their sustainability. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) underlines th...
Main Author: | Helen Briassoulis |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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Series: | Land |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/8/2/27 |
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