On the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, UNCCD announced the names of 10 Land Heroes at an event in Bonn, Germany on Sunday.
Apart from Sakore, other Land Heroes are from Brazil, Costa Rica, Germany, Mali, Moldova, Morocco, Philippines, the US and Zimbabwe.
Sakore, who belongs to a farming family, has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
“I have a passion for natural farming and have technical expertise in waste management. At Vigyan Ashram, I have developed several cost-effective mechanical devices for converting organic waste into compost.I have invented many social innovations to solve real life problems of the society. Eco-friendly and cost-effective technology,” reads their website on WordPress.
"He is passionate about solving the problems of soil erosion on agricultural lands. He is committed to empowering small and marginal farmers in his community through innovative agroforestry models," UNCCD said in its citation.
Sakore said, “Growing up in the farming community, I have seen the misery and poverty that seem to be the inevitable fate of a farmer in Maharashtra.He said farming methods have become unsustainable due to the economic crisis and the use of toxic chemicals, as well as the effects of climate change, creating a heavy burden on farmers.
Addressing the event, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said: "As the focus of this year's World Day reminds us, we must "unite for the land". Governments, businesses, academics, communities and others Must come together, and act We know what we need to do: it is clearly set out in the UN Convention to Combat Desertification As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Convention, the world is being dramatically Let us build momentum towards UNCCD COP16 and ensure that youth are heard in the dialogue. Let us sow the seeds for a prosperous future.,
UNCCD said land degradation affects 40 percent of the world's land and nearly half the world's population, with the highest costs borne by those who can least afford it: indigenous communities, rural households, small Farmers and especially youth and women. More than one billion youth living in developing countries depend on land and natural resources.
It said involving youth in land restoration could create an estimated 600 million jobs needed over the next 15 years, which would contribute to both economic growth and environmental sustainability.
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, said: "There is nothing more important, more basic, than good soil, safe food and clean water. So let's work together! And let's help young people to ensure that Include that our decisions today ensure a better future for them tomorrow.,
Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw said, "The future of our land is the future of our planet. By 2050, 10 billion people will depend on this vital resource. Yet we are losing the equivalent of four football fields to land degradation every second." UNCCD.
Apart from Sakore, other Land Heroes are from Brazil, Costa Rica, Germany, Mali, Moldova, Morocco, Philippines, the US and Zimbabwe.
Sakore, who belongs to a farming family, has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
“I have a passion for natural farming and have technical expertise in waste management. At Vigyan Ashram, I have developed several cost-effective mechanical devices for converting organic waste into compost.I have invented many social innovations to solve real life problems of the society. Eco-friendly and cost-effective technology,” reads their website on WordPress.
"He is passionate about solving the problems of soil erosion on agricultural lands. He is committed to empowering small and marginal farmers in his community through innovative agroforestry models," UNCCD said in its citation.
Sakore said, “Growing up in the farming community, I have seen the misery and poverty that seem to be the inevitable fate of a farmer in Maharashtra.He said farming methods have become unsustainable due to the economic crisis and the use of toxic chemicals, as well as the effects of climate change, creating a heavy burden on farmers.
Addressing the event, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said: "As the focus of this year's World Day reminds us, we must "unite for the land". Governments, businesses, academics, communities and others Must come together, and act We know what we need to do: it is clearly set out in the UN Convention to Combat Desertification As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Convention, the world is being dramatically Let us build momentum towards UNCCD COP16 and ensure that youth are heard in the dialogue. Let us sow the seeds for a prosperous future.,
UNCCD said land degradation affects 40 percent of the world's land and nearly half the world's population, with the highest costs borne by those who can least afford it: indigenous communities, rural households, small Farmers and especially youth and women. More than one billion youth living in developing countries depend on land and natural resources.
It said involving youth in land restoration could create an estimated 600 million jobs needed over the next 15 years, which would contribute to both economic growth and environmental sustainability.
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, said: "There is nothing more important, more basic, than good soil, safe food and clean water. So let's work together! And let's help young people to ensure that Include that our decisions today ensure a better future for them tomorrow.,
Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw said, "The future of our land is the future of our planet. By 2050, 10 billion people will depend on this vital resource. Yet we are losing the equivalent of four football fields to land degradation every second." UNCCD.
