The study by the United Nations University, produced by more than 200 experts from 25 countries, suggests climate change is making creeping deserts “the greatest environmental challenge of our times”.
One-third the Earth’s population – about two billion people – are potential victims. Overexploitation of land and unsustainable irrigation practices are making matters worse, it says, while climate change is also a major factor degrading the soil.
Campaigners say the CAP system favours large landowners and is “fuelling autocratic regimes”.
The Green Party has accused Farage of being “focused on personal gain and public division”.
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