SLM International Hub

The SLM International Hub, your global center for Sustainable Land Management (SLM) expertise and collaboration. Here, we unite experts and organizations worldwide to advance sustainable practices that preserve our land, environment, and communities. Join us in shaping a greener future!

International organizations related with Sustainable Land Management

1. International and Multilateral Organizations

1. “Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – Land and Water Division“. FAO is one of the leading organizations globally on SLM, soil management, land degradation, and sustainable agriculture.
2. “United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)“. The UNCCD leads the global effort to combat desertification and land degradation and promotes sustainable land management practices, especially in arid and semi-arid regions.
3. “Global Soil Partnership-FAO“. GSP promotes sustainable soil management worldwide and provides technical resources, knowledge platforms, and training.
4. “World Bank – Amazon Sustainable Landscapes“. The World Bank supports countries with financing and technical expertise on sustainable landscapes, land use planning, and climate-smart agriculture.
5. “International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – Commision on Ecosystem Management“. IUCN works on ecosystem-based approaches, including sustainable land and water management, ecosystem restoration, and nature-based solutions.

2. Research Institutions and Networks

1. “International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)“. ICARDA is specialized in dryland agriculture and sustainable land management, focusing on arid and semi-arid regions.
2. “International Water Management Institute (IWMI)“. IWMI carries out research on land, water, and ecosystems for food security and sustainable development.
3. “Global Land Programme (GLP)“. GLP is an international research network focusing on land system science, land use change, and sustainability transitions.
4. “World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT)“. WOCAT is a global network of SLM experts and institutions providing tools, methods, and a knowledge platform for documenting, evaluating, and scaling up sustainable land management practic
5. “Desertification Research Centre (NRD), University of Sassari“. NRD conducts applied research on desertification, SLM, and climate change adaptation, with a focus on Mediterranean and arid environments.

3. Regional and Thematic Organizations

1. “The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)“. CAREC works on sustainable land and water management, environmental governance, and climate adaptation specifically in Central Asia, and is also a partner of LESLIE.
2. “Central Asian Countries Initiative for Land Management (CACILM)“. CACILM focuses on land degradation and sustainable land management in the five Central Asian countries.
3. “EcoPeace Middle East“. Although focused on the Middle East, EcoPeace integrates SLM into transboundary water and land management, promoting peace and cooperation through environmental sustainability.

4. Professional Societies and Advocacy Groups

1. “International Soil Conservation Organization (ISCO)“. ISCO is an international network of scientists and practitioners promoting soil and land conservation through conferences, publications, and collaborative projects.
2. “European Network for Soil Awareness (ENSA)“. ENSA promotes soil and land awareness among European stakeholders, contributing to sustainable land management practices across sectors.