Siddhesh Sakore, a farmer and the founder of AGRO RANGERS, from Maharashtra, has been named Land Hero by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
- On the occasion of World Desertification and Drought Day (17 June), the UNCCD announced the names of 10 Land Heroes in a programme in Bonn, Germany.
- The UNCCD Land Heroes campaign recognizes and supports young individuals and youth organizations who are making a positive impact against desertification, land degradation and drought.
- The campaign aims to engage youth ages 18-35 as the agents of change for sustainable land management and the implementation of the convention.
