The document discusses the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, which was established by the UN to raise awareness of desertification issues. It defines desertification as resulting from land degradation due to overexploitation for farming, logging, and grazing. Combating desertification involves restoring degraded land through community participation and cooperation. Effective methods include plantation, agroforestry, and crop rotation to rehabilitate soils and make land more drought-resistant. Global efforts have shown that recovery from desertification is possible with the right land management practices.