1) The document discusses land degradation and desertification in the context of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. It provides figures and frameworks illustrating how land degradation reduces available agricultural land over time, trapping farmers in a cycle of declining resources and work. 2) Organizational theories are presented, analyzing how power structures in organizations can shift from unstable triangular configurations to more stable square configurations as different stakeholders increase in influence. This is illustrated through examples of media and justice system involvement in government organizations. 3) The slides were presented at the second UNCCD scientific conference by the CEO of BIRD (Business, Innovation, Research, and Development) to provide a strategic viewpoint on UNCCD outcomes through