B. Combating land degradation through, inter alia, intensified soil conservation, afforestation and reforestation activities

Objectives
12.17. The objectives of this programme area are:

(a) As regards areas not yet affected or only slightly affected by desertification,to ensure appropriate management of existing natural formations (including forests) for the conservation of biodiversity, watershed protection, sustainability of their production and agricultural development, and other purposes, with the full participation of indigenous people;

Activities
(a) Management-related activities

12.18. Governments at the appropriate level, and with the support of the relevant international and regional organizations, should:

(e) Promote participatory management of natural resources, including rangeland, to meet both the needs of rural populations and conservation purposes, based on innovative or adapted indigenous technologies;

Means of implementation
(b) Scientific and technological means

12.23. Governments at the appropriate level and local communities, with
the support of the relevant international and regional organizations, should:

(a) Integrate indigenous knowledge related to forests, forest lands, rangeland and natural vegetation into research activities on desertification and drought;