Aridness -

This report explores the concept of —long-term climatic dryness—as a silent but powerful force reshaping the planet's landscapes and societies. The Global State of Aridity

: Arid cities often have very low tree cover (averaging 1.5%), but researchers from The Nature Conservancy suggest that targeted urban greening could reduce local air temperatures by up to 1.2°C. aridness

: Over 2.3 billion people currently live in drylands, a population that has doubled in the last three decades and is projected to reach 5 billion by 2100. This report explores the concept of —long-term climatic

: A phenomenon where loss of vegetation cover leads to isolated, highly specialized plants. : A phenomenon where loss of vegetation cover

: As conditions become drier, the number of plant species may drop, but the diversity of survival traits increases . Survival Mechanisms :