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desertification

[dih-zur-tuh-fi-kay-shuhn] / dɪˌzɜr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
deforestation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
denuding


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The G7 meeting also hopes to reach a political declaration on desertification and security, while sessions on oceans will look to strengthen an alliance on marine protected areas.

From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026

Mr Batra explains the goal is "to help combat desertification".

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025

Deforestation and flooding in Bangladesh, the collapse of Black Sea fisheries, the desertification of sub-Saharan Africa and “a nearly endless list” of other issues, he said, would drive human migration.

From Salon ● Nov. 14, 2024

Prof Maathai championed the view that women, especially in rural areas, could improve the environment by planting trees to provide a fuel source and to slow deforestation and desertification.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2024

Drought cycles, desertification, a 2.9%   population growth rate, and the drop in world demand for uranium   have undercut the economy.

From The 2006 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency


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