Track, Understand, and Combat Land Degradation in Iraq
Evidence, tools, and training to help Iraq achieve LDN (SDG 15.3).
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Iraq LD Monitor is the national knowledge platform for monitoring and managing land degradation in Iraq. Developed with the Ministry of Environment under GCP/IRQ/003/GFF—a Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded project implemented by FAO—the platform brings together satellite Earth observation, field data, and GIS analytics to deliver trusted, decision-ready evidence.
Aligned with UNCCD good practice, Iraq LD Monitor tracks the three LDN indicators—Land Cover, Land Productivity, and Soil Organic Carbon—through regularly updated datasets and transparent methods. Interactive maps, time-series trends, and downloadable charts/statistics and maps support policy design that protects ecosystems while improving rural livelihoods.
By translating complex geospatial data into clear insights, Iraq LD Monitor strengthens national capacity to achieve LDN (SDG 15.3), respond to degradation hotspots, and measure progress against national strategies for sustainable land management.
Aligned with UNCCD good practice, Iraq LD Monitor tracks the three LDN indicators—Land Cover, Land Productivity, and Soil Organic Carbon—through regularly updated datasets and transparent methods. Interactive maps, time-series trends, and downloadable charts/statistics and maps support policy design that protects ecosystems while improving rural livelihoods.
By translating complex geospatial data into clear insights, Iraq LD Monitor strengthens national capacity to achieve LDN (SDG 15.3), respond to degradation hotspots, and measure progress against national strategies for sustainable land management.
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