Implementing Land Degradation Neutrality (SDG 15.3) at National Level

Implementing Land Degradation Neutrality (SDG 15.3) at National Level
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Implementing Land Degradation Neutrality (SDG 15.3) at National Level

General approach, indicator selection and experiences from Germany

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Wunder, Stephanie; Timo Kaphengst; Ana Frelih-Larsen (2017): Implementing land degradation neutrality (SDG 15.3) at national level: general approach, indicator selection and experiences from Germany. In: Ginzky, H. et. al. (eds.): International Year Book of Soil Law and Policy, 191-219.

Wunder, Stephanie; Timo Kaphengst; Ana Frelih-Larsen (2017): Implementing land degradation neutrality (SDG 15.3) at national level: general approach, indicator selection and experiences from Germany. In: Ginzky, H. et. al. (eds.): International Year Book of Soil Law and Policy, 191-219.

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Stephanie Wunder
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International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy 2017
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29 pp.
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978-3-319-68885-5 (eBook), 978-3-319-68884-8 (Hardcover)
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