The theme of the day of struggle against desertification and drought this year is “restore land. We will open up opportunities. ” The degradation of land annually costs the global economy to $ 880 billion The climate and the environment degradation of land on our planet occurs threatening pace and annually costs the world economy in almost 880 million dollars. About this in his message, dedicated to the day of the struggle with desertification and drought, reminded the UN Secretary General. 62 ~ recalled on Tuesday“If something is good for the Earth, then this is also good for people and the economy,” the message says. – The droughts force people to leave houses and exacerbate the problem of food deficiency: the number of people who have recently lost their own reached the highest level in recent years. ” Such activities are able to reduce the level of poverty, create jobs, maintain water reserves, protect food production and improve the situation with land and income rights, especially for small farmers and women. & Amp; NBSP; The theme of the day of struggle and drought this year will “restore land. We will reveal the possibilities ” – this is both a statement of fact and a call to action, emphasized Antoniu Guterrish. & Amp; nbsp;“ I & nbsp; I urge government, business circles and communities to accelerate our common global obligations regarding rational land use, ”the message says. – We must turn back the degradation of lands and increase the amount of financing for recovery, including by attracting private investments. Let’s act now to heal the Earth, use opportunities and improve people’s lives! ”