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DOMINICA, Apr 27 (IPS) - The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertificationâs Global Land Outlook warns that only through protection of existing ecosystems and revival of degraded lands and soils will biodiversity loss be halted and pandemic-risk reduction be achieved.With 50% of humanity affected by land degradation, the world must move to a âcrisis footingâ to conserve, restore and use land resources sustainably, a major UN report has said.