RT null T1 The Economics of Land Degradation Neutrality in Asia: Empirical Analyses and Policy Implications for the Sustainable Development Goals A1 Economics of Land Degradation Initiative, A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 desertification K1 Asia K1 land degradation K1 economics K1 poverty K1 rural employment K1 food security K1 agricultural land K1 soil YR 2018 FD 2018 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/33098 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/33098 NO The objectives of this study are to: 1. Assess the extent and severity of land degradation in Asia; 2. Estimate the economic efficiency of measures for the target of LDN in Asia; 3. Suggest LDN options, assess financing options and develop scenarios for the benefits and investment gaps of achieving it by 2030; 4. Map the impact of land degradation on food security, equity, youth unemployment and poverty, gender and health. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 22, 2026