There are several key links and connections between the green economy, soil conservation, and reducing land degradation:

• A green economy depends on sustainable use of natural resources like land, water, forests, etc. Preventing land degradation and conserving soil health are critical for long-term sustainability.

• Yield gaps can be reduced and resilience increased by adopting sustainable land and soil management practices that conserve soil organic matter, nutrient density, water retention, etc. This helps soils better withstand stresses and continue supporting healthy productivity.

• Drivers of change include: investing in soil carbon sequestration, integrated landscape management, agroforestry, reducing tillage, using natural fertilizers, sustainable irrigation, etc. These regenerate soil functions rather than degrade them.

• Soil condition can be measured by indicators such as soil organic carbon, aggregation, infiltration, microbial activity, nutrient density, etc. Healthy, productive soils will have optimal levels of these indicators.

• Examples of reducing degradation include: conservation agriculture, terracing, contour farming, cover cropping, crop diversification, sustainable grazing systems, protected areas, etc. These help restore soil function, increase biodiversity, and boost food production sustainably.

• In countries with extensive growth models causing soil decline, going "green" means:

› Adopting sustainable intensification to increase productivity while reducing footprint.

› Implementing integrated landscape and ecosystem management.

› Transitioning from monocrops to diversified, rotation crops and integrated agriculture-forestry systems.

› Using ecological intensification with natural resources, Organics, and agro-ecological methods.

• Making a land degradation neutral world a reality requires:

› Policies, laws, and economic incentives for sustainable land use.

› Investing in sustainable agriculture, soil conservation, and green infrastructure.

› Educating farmers and local communities about sustainable practices.

› Promoting sustainable value chains, reduced food waste, and sustainable consumption patterns.

› Integrated landscape planning and management across sectors (agriculture, forestry, mining, etc.).

› Monitoring and assessment of degradation risks, soil condition, and the impacts of interventions.

› Regional and global partnerships and cooperation on tackling degradation challenges.

› Valuing and protecting ecosystems and the services they provide.

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The link between Green Economy and Soil Conservation is significant as a green economy promotes sustainable development and aims to reduce environmental risks and ecological scarcities while increasing economic growth. Soil conservation is a crucial aspect of a green economy as it ensures that the soil's health is maintained and the ecosystem's productivity is sustained over the long term.

To achieve a land degradation-neutral world, there needs to be a focus on sustainable land management practices that reduce the negative impacts of human activities on the land, such as overgrazing, deforestation, and unsustainable agricultural practices. Some suggestions for achieving this include promoting sustainable land use practices, reducing the use of harmful chemicals, promoting biodiversity conservation, and restoring degraded lands.

Reducing yield gaps and enhancing resilience in working landscapes while preventing further land degradation can be achieved through the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices such as conservation agriculture, agroforestry, and organic farming. These practices help to improve soil health, increase soil fertility, and reduce soil erosion.

The drivers of change in agricultural production towards green efficiency in land use include policies and incentives that promote sustainable land use practices, technological innovations, and changes in consumer behavior towards sustainable agriculture.

Soil condition can be measured through various methods, including visual assessment, chemical analysis, and physical measurements such as texture and structure.

Examples of reducing existing degradation by adopting sustainable land management practices include soil conservation practices such as no-till farming, cover cropping, and crop rotation. These practices help to slow down soil degradation while increasing biodiversity, soil health, and food production.

To make a land degradation-neutral world a reality, there needs to be a global commitment to sustainable land use practices, increased investment in sustainable agriculture, and the development of policies and incentives that promote sustainable land use practices. This requires the participation and collaboration of governments, civil society, and the private sector.

Here are the key links between Green Economy and Soil Conservation:

• Green Economy aims at sustainable and ecological economic growth while conserving natural resources. Soil conservation is vital for sustainable use of land resources and agricultural growth.

• Soil degradation negatively impacts agricultural productivity, food security and environmental quality. Adopting sustainable land management and soil conservation practices can help transition to a greener economy.

Some suggestions for a land degradation-neutral world:

•Reduce yield gaps by improving crop yields on existing agricultural land through sustainable intensification. This can enhance resilience and prevent further land degradation.

•Drivers for greening agricultural production include: need for sustainable food production, reducing environmental impacts, improving resource efficiency and farm incomes.

•Soil condition can be measured through indicators like soil organic matter, soil erosion rates, soil compaction, soil biodiversity, etc.

•Examples of reducing land degradation:

• Adopting sustainable land management practices like conservation agriculture, agroforestry, crop rotation, cover crops, etc. These improve soil health, biodiversity and yields.
• Practicing integrated pest management and precision agriculture. These optimize resource use and reduce pollution.
• Restoring degraded lands through afforestation, natural regeneration, soil amendments, etc.

For greening soil conservation in countries with extensive agricultural growth:

•Reduce reliance on chemical inputs and adopt sustainable land management practices. This will curb soil fertility decline and pollution.

•Diversify cropping systems and crop rotations. This improves soil health and resilience.

•Increase awareness about effects of unsustainable land use and provide incentives for farmers to adopt green practices.

To make land degradation-neutrality a reality:

•Set national targets for reducing rates of land degradation and increasing adoption of sustainable land management practices.

•Invest in research and capacity building for developing innovative green solutions for land restoration and sustainable agriculture.

• Provide economic incentives and market access opportunities for producers who adopt sustainable and eco-friendly practices.

•Promote inter-sectoral collaborations for greening economies and sustainable land use policies.

•Increase monitoring and assessment of the impact of land management practices on soil health, productivity and environment. This can guide the efforts made towards achieving land degradation neutrality.

This is attached, a BOOK REVIEW devoted to the fundamental Water-Food Nexus in the Arid Region taking Tunisia as example. "National water security– Case study of an arid country, Tunisia, Ghislain de Marsily, Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration (2019) 4:11". The Previous French version of the book is available in chapters on:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356650449_Securite_Hydrique_de_la_Tunisie_Preface_Introduction https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356662490_Les_Problemes_de_l'Eau_dans_le_Monde

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356663902_Cinquante_ans_de_politiques_de_l'eau_1960-2010

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356665641_Le_Bilan_Hydrique_National

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356666107_Le_bilan_Hydrique_Integral_Eau_Bleue_Eau_Verte_et_Eau_Virtuelle

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356666288_La_gestion_de_la_demande_en_eau_et_les_ressources_non_conventionnelles

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356674959_Securite_Hydrique_de_la_Tunisie_les_questions_en_debat

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356678805_Securite_Hydrique_de_la_Tunisie_Conclusion_Postface

Abstract:

This is a short review of a book recently published by Springer entitled: National water security–Case study of an arid country, Tunisia; by Mustapha Besbes, Jamel Chahed, and Abdelkader Hamdane. It shows that around 40% of the water consumed in Tunisia is imported as virtual water, used in other countries to produce goods. Water security is thus strongly linked to food security, but includes protection of the resource from pollution, accidents, malicious acts, and anticipation of extreme hydrologic events. A detailed analysis is made of water consumed by agriculture for food production by both rain-fed and irrigated crops, from which a surprising conclusion can be drawn: the major part of Tunisian food production is provided by rain-fed agriculture. Therefore, optimizing the yield of rain-fed agriculture becomes a priority. Alternative water resources are also discussed, as well as water governance. Results can be integrated into the policy choices related to sustainable water management which should be made in the future in Tunisia, and other regions where water is scarce.

Keywords Water resources · Water demand · Water scarcity · Arid zone · Blue water · Green water · Virtual water · Food production · Irrigation

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