The article "Self-organization as a mechanism of resilience in dryland ecosystems" by Sonia Kéfi et al. explores the role of self-organized spatial patterns in enhancing the resilience of dryland ecosystems. The authors analyzed global drylands along an aridity gradient using remote sensing, field data, and modeling. They found that as aridity increases, the spatial structure of vegetation strengthens, maintaining soil multifunctionality and supporting ecosystem functioning. This self-organization allows drylands to adapt to changing conditions, while degraded ecosystems lose this ability. The study highlights the importance of spatial patterns in promoting resilience and suggests that these patterns can serve as early warning signals for desertification. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the relationship between vegetation patterns and ecosystem resilience, providing valuable insights for managing and preserving dryland ecosystems in a changing climate.The article "Self-organization as a mechanism of resilience in dryland ecosystems" by Sonia Kéfi et al. explores the role of self-organized spatial patterns in enhancing the resilience of dryland ecosystems. The authors analyzed global drylands along an aridity gradient using remote sensing, field data, and modeling. They found that as aridity increases, the spatial structure of vegetation strengthens, maintaining soil multifunctionality and supporting ecosystem functioning. This self-organization allows drylands to adapt to changing conditions, while degraded ecosystems lose this ability. The study highlights the importance of spatial patterns in promoting resilience and suggests that these patterns can serve as early warning signals for desertification. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the relationship between vegetation patterns and ecosystem resilience, providing valuable insights for managing and preserving dryland ecosystems in a changing climate.