The 2025 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought theme is "Restore the land. Unlock the opportunities", highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive approaches to address land degradation and its impact on global food security. Within this context, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations', AGRIS plays a key role in facilitating access to scientific knowledge and research that supports sustainable land management practices.

AGRIS serves as a comprehensive bibliographic database that provides access to over 15 million records on agricultural science and technology from over 150 participating countries and over 100 languages. In the fight against land degradation and desertification, AGRIS functions as a vital knowledge repository, connecting researchers, policymakers, farmers, and practitioners with essential scientific literature on soil conservation, drought management, and sustainable agricultural practices.

The database's extensive collection includes research on innovative soil restoration techniques, drought-resistant crop varieties, and integrated land use planning methodologies—all critical components in addressing the estimated 1,660 million hectares of degraded land worldwide. 

By providing free access to peer-reviewed research and technical publications, AGRIS enables developing countries to implement evidence-based solutions for land restoration without the barrier of expensive journal subscriptions.

Furthermore, AGRIS supports the implementation of FAO's practical solutions for combating land degradation by disseminating research on soil organic carbon enhancement, sustainable water management, and biodiversity conservation. The system's multilingual capabilities ensure that crucial agricultural knowledge reaches diverse global audiences, facilitating the transfer of restoration technologies and best practices across different regions and farming systems.

As the international community works toward the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration goals, AGRIS continues to serve as an indispensable tool for building the knowledge foundation necessary to restore degraded agricultural lands and unlock new opportunities for sustainable food production systems