Decision-Makers Visions-Page

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has". Margaret Mead

Get inspired by listening to decision-makers who tackled the emerging challenges on desertification and land degradation at the ninth session of the Conference of the Parties.

This page captures the voices of parliamentarians from around the world. They offer their visions about the Convention and how they are transforming them into powerful actions.

Parliamentarians Urge Greater Efforts on Land Degradation

Poverty and climate change are two of the main challenges our planet is facing this century. Challenges that cannot be tackled without addressing food security and desertification issues. Read the article by Prof. Dr. Uwe Holtz

Prof. Dr. Uwe Holtz a former German MP and professor of Political Sciences at Bonn University, was facilitator to the UNCCD Round Table for Parliamentarians, which took place from 24 and 25 September 2009 in Buenos Aires.

Interview with Mr. Moon Kook-hyun

Interview with Mr. Moon Kook-hyun, Leader of the Renewal of Korea Party and Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (28.11.2008)