The article "Economics of Salt-induced Land Degradation and Restoration" by Manzoor Qadir et al. reviews the economic impacts of salt-induced land degradation and the costs and benefits of remediation efforts. Salt-affected lands, which cover over 20% of global irrigated areas, pose significant challenges to food security and agricultural productivity. The authors highlight the limited but variable estimates of the costs of salt-induced land degradation, suggesting a global annual cost of US$27.3 billion due to lost crop production. They present case studies from various regions, demonstrating the potential for economic and environmental benefits from remediation efforts compared to doing nothing. The findings indicate that investing in sustainable land management can be cost-effective, especially in countries with significant investments in irrigation and drainage infrastructure. The article also discusses the broader strategy required for food security, including identifying and removing barriers to sustainable land management, such as perverse subsidies. The authors emphasize the importance of interim salinity management strategies and the role of national action plans in reversing land degradation and ensuring effective remediation.The article "Economics of Salt-induced Land Degradation and Restoration" by Manzoor Qadir et al. reviews the economic impacts of salt-induced land degradation and the costs and benefits of remediation efforts. Salt-affected lands, which cover over 20% of global irrigated areas, pose significant challenges to food security and agricultural productivity. The authors highlight the limited but variable estimates of the costs of salt-induced land degradation, suggesting a global annual cost of US$27.3 billion due to lost crop production. They present case studies from various regions, demonstrating the potential for economic and environmental benefits from remediation efforts compared to doing nothing. The findings indicate that investing in sustainable land management can be cost-effective, especially in countries with significant investments in irrigation and drainage infrastructure. The article also discusses the broader strategy required for food security, including identifying and removing barriers to sustainable land management, such as perverse subsidies. The authors emphasize the importance of interim salinity management strategies and the role of national action plans in reversing land degradation and ensuring effective remediation.