It also drives forced migration. If people can no longer produce food on their land then they will migrate. As we have seen for example in the Sahel or Haiti, there can be severe consequences for global security. When people fight over access to land and water, it leads to more conflicts. We are seeing more of this, and it has consequences on the homogeneity of communities and on national economies.

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The announced winners of the first stage of the Global Awards “Angel for Sustainable Development” #SDGAction40297 are posted on the official website of the UN SDG Action Campaign, established by the Secretary General of the United Nations, in order to stimulate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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