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Combating land degradation must begin and end with local communities

This blog originally appeared on Place. By Karina Kloos and Rane Cortez Rural communities, equipped with secure tenure and a voice in decision-making, are the best stewards of land. Visiting the Coast Region of Kenya in October 2016, the area was in the grips of a severe and extended drought season. Women farmers talked of poor crops, and some said they were [...]