Living on the Edge


Drylands people face great challanges. Drylands are being degraded allover the world, putting strain on the lives of millions of people. The challenge facing today's generations is to "meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (Our Common Future, 1987).
Below are two places where people are living in marginal drylands with varying levels of success.

The Sahel

Brazil's Drought Polygon


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