Land degradation and drought are affecting some of the world's most fragile areas. These regions face constraints on livelihoods, water security, and agricultural production. They also experience instability and weak institutional capacity, making it difficult to manage natural resources.

Further challenges include displacement and limited investment opportunities. As a result, progress towards sustainable development goals is hindered in these areas. For more information on the issues facing fragile and conflict-affected settings, readers can refer to the source report, which provides a detailed overview of the challenges and commitments to addressing them.