World Day to Combat Desertification: Act Today, Lead with Sustainability

Every June 17th marks the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. From SUMAC, we reaffirm our commitment to the responsible management of soil and natural resources. This United Nations initiative raises awareness about soil degradation and water scarcity — challenges we address through sustainable and strategic solutions for our clients. Under the motto “Restore the land, unlock opportunities”, 2025 sends a clear call: transform degraded soils, protect the environment, and drive new pathways for social, economic, and climate development.

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Desertification and Drought: A Threat Demanding Immediate Action

Desertification affects 40% of the Earth’s land surface, threatening food security, water access, and the livelihoods of more than 3.2 billion people. Every second, an area equivalent to four football fields is degraded. This problem, intensified by climate change, deforestation, and unsustainable agricultural practices, challenges us to rethink land use as a strategic and finite resource.

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Why Is Restoring Land Key to the Future?

Restoring degraded land delivers multiple benefits:

• Food security: Healthy soils improve agricultural productivity and resilience to drought.
• Economic impact: Every dollar invested in restoration generates between 7 and 30 dollars in benefits, driving employment and local development.
• Climate action: Restored soils capture carbon and help mitigate the effects of climate change.
• Biodiversity: Restoring ecosystems protects native species and revitalizes key habitats.

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Beyond addressing an environmental emergency, these efforts represent a real opportunity to transform how we conceive, plan, and execute future projects — integrating sustainability, resilience, and long-term value.

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How Can SUMAC Support You on This Path?

At SUMAC, we develop sustainable strategies with a comprehensive approach. We combine technical expertise and environmental vision to restore the balance between the natural environment and project development. Through our specialized services, we help you:

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👉 Measure and reduce your environmental impact:

• Carbon footprint: We calculate your GHG emissions and outline a reduction and offset plan.
• Water footprint: We identify your water use across the entire value chain to optimize consumption.
• Sustainability audits: We assess the environmental performance of your operations and propose sustainable improvements.
• Life cycle analysis of products and projects: We measure the environmental impact from origin to end of lifecycle.

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👉 Strengthen your relationship with biodiversity:

• Biodiversity analysis in the project environment: We identify species, habitats, and critical zones.
• Conservation and natural habitat regeneration plans: We design strategies to mitigate impacts, restore habitats, and foster healthier environments.

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👉 Optimize resources and promote regeneration:

• Circular economy consulting and Zero Waste programs: We design plans to reduce, reuse, and valorize waste in your operations.

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👉 Visualize, monitor, and communicate your progress:

• Operational performance platforms: We measure real-time variables such as water, energy, and waste to facilitate decision-making.
• Sustainability reports under GRI, SASB, or TCFD standards: We create reports reflecting your sustainability commitment, aligned with international regulations and stakeholder requirements.

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Why Act Today Against Desertification and Drought?

Restoring land helps combat desertification. It also strengthens business resilience, improves operational profitability, and opens new business opportunities in an environment that demands concrete sustainability actions. At SUMAC, every project can become a positive change when aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, generating environmental, social, and economic value in an integrated way.

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Together, we will implement regenerative practices, measure your impact, and lead with purpose. Are you ready to unlock new opportunities by restoring the land? Contact us!