Economics of Land Degradation Initiative (ELD) is a program to help protect land around the world. The program encourages people to take care of the land where they live, in order to protect it from things like desertification, erosion, and other forms of damage. The ELD provides resources to help people learn how to take care of their land and how to get access to money to help finance their efforts. The ELD also works with governments, businesses, and non-profits to protect land and ensure it is used in a sustainable way. By protecting the land, this helps ensure that the natural resources we all depend on will be available for future generations.