Ancient Egyptians called their land "Kemet," which meant "black ... Here, the extreme dry sands of the desert meet the fertile silt-laden soils along the Nile—a river that provides a source ...

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They amplify climate change, biodiversity loss, poverty, forced migration and conflicts over access to fertile land and water. Land restoration is an opportunity to turn the tide on these alarming ...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is 80% desert. Only 0.7% of land is arable and it imports more than 90% of its food. Unsurprisingly, the oil-rich nation has proved fertile ground for companies ...