Project Themes in Land Degradation

The GEF focuses on three production systems:

Agriculture. Sustainable agricultural practices—such as crop diversification, crop rotation, water harvesting, and small-scale irrigation schemes—can help the productivity of both rain-fed and irrigated agriculture.

Rangeland. GEF promotes sustainable rangeland management through the strengthening of viable traditional rangeland management systems and other measures that improve soil and water conservation, while supporting GEF's goal of conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

Forest. GEF financing may include pilot or demonstration activities aimed at preserving viable indigenous forest and woodland management systems. These activities may involve innovative schemes to secure financial, socioeconomic, and ecological sustainability.