Entering a New Era of Drought: UNCCD Warns of Global Risks
UNCCD program officer Daniel Tsegai warns of a ‘new era of drought,’ highlighting systemic risks to water security, food systems and economies worldwide.
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COP16 Riyadh Wraps with 39 Decisions and $12B Boost for Desertification Fight
Riyadh hosts COP16, resulting in 39 decisions and over $12 billion pledged to combat desertification, land degradation, and drought, strengthening global resilience efforts.
Climate Crisis: 75% of Earth’s Land Permanently Drier, Threatening 5 Billion by 2100
A UN-backed report warns that over 75% of the world’s land is now permanently drier, threatening up to five billion people by 2100. Insights from COP16.
China Opens Grand Pavilion at UN Desertification Conference in Riyadh
China’s Pavilion at COP16 UNCCD in Riyadh showcases the nation’s extensive efforts to combat desertification through the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program.
Global Leaders Unite in Riyadh to Tackle Desertification at COP16 Summit
Global leaders are gathering in Riyadh for the COP16 summit, emphasizing urgent actions to combat desertification and secure our land’s future.
China Showcases Landmark Desertification Efforts at UNCCD COP16
China is set to present its successful desertification strategies at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), highlighting remarkable land restoration achievements.