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What are the topical and pressing issues, in research and policy that inform programming and funding to support pastoralists and farmers in dryland regions? What are the perspectives and priorities of dryland communities? Read our News articles to keep updated.

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Communities affected by conflict and fragility are increasingly facing climate change threats, yet climate finance is leaving these people behind.
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The 26th Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC (COP26) has begun, and the SPARC team is there. We asked some of the programme members to share their hopes and expectations for COP26.
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What does climate action look like if you’re a young person from one of the countries with the lowest per capita carbon footprints in the world?
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SPARC joins new global campaign to use innovation to transform food systems and achieve global climate ambitions.
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Climate change is making life hard for livestock herders in drylands, but sustainable practices can support resilience and carbon-rich ecosystems.
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Leaders from the Executive Secretariat of the G5 Sahel and Reseau Billital Maroobe (RBM) urge policymakers, practitioners and donors to collaborate more to support pastoralists in the Sahel.
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As we mark World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on June 17th, SPARC highlights its work to build more resilient and sustainable livelihoods in Africa’s drylands.
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What are the barriers to scaling innovation in drylands? How can we drive more innovation? SPARC shared its new research on innovation in dryland regions at the Global Landscapes Forum.
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How can drylands be supported to build more sustainable and secure futures? SPARC held a dynamic plenary at the Global Landscapes Forum to explore the opportunities and challenges.

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